'Mrs. Elisha Hicks' rose References
Book (Dec 2000) Page(s) 233. Mrs. Elisha Hicks Hybrid Tea. Elisha Hicks 1919
Book (1945) Page(s) 122. Roses for Exhibition. Mrs. E. J. Hicks soft pink.
Book (1936) Page(s) 345. Hicks, Mrs. Elisha (HT) Hicks 1919; Druschki X M. G. Luizet; flesh-white, very large, double, high-centered, lasting, solitary, fragrance 8/10, floriferous, coontinuous bloom, abundant light green foliage, growth 4/10, short. Sangerhausen
Book (1935) Page(s) 134. G. D. Burch. The Fragrance of Modern Roses. In the lighter shades, 'Abol', 'Clarice Goodacre' and Mrs. Elisha J. Hicks are good, neither failing in scent.
Book (1934) Mrs. Elisha J. Hicks (H.T.): Flower soft flesh-pink, nearly white, scented, lasting and free. Growth erect. Exh. G
Book (1930) Page(s) 185. Mrs. Elisha Hicks HT. (Hicks, 1919). 'Frau Karl Druschki' x 'Mme. Gabriel Luizet'. Type, 'Killarney', but more double. Bud very large, long-pointed, flower very large, very double, full, high-centered, very lasting, extremely fragrant, flesh, nearly white, borne singly on medium-length stem. Foliage abundant, large, wrinkled, light green, disease-resistant. Few thorns. Growth moderate (2 ft), dwarf; profuse bloomer all season.
Book (1928) Page(s) 107. T. A. Stewart. Old World Roses and Gardens. [in England]. Other roses among the lighter colours well shown were 'Marcia Stanhope', 'Edith Cavell' and Mrs. E. J. Hicks
Book (1927) Page(s) 63. George M. Taylor. Fragrant Roses. .....'Mrs. George Norwood', Mrs. E. J. Hicks or 'Silverscent'[*], and 'Queen of Fragrance' all sustain the reputation of modern Roses in respect of fragrance.
[*] Note Henslowe in 1934 wrote: 'Silverscent' (H.T.): Flower silvery blush perfect shape, on strong stalks, fragrant. Growth vigorous; a bud sport from 'Mrs. George Norwood'
Book (1925) Page(s) 132. Mary Senni, Italy: 'Poete Jean Duclos' is a good light rose of a shell-pink, and so are 'Mrs. John Cook' and Mrs. E. J. Hicks, both very fragrant.
Book (1925) Page(s) 218. Special audit of the Newer Roses. 19th position in audit. Mrs. Elisha J. Hicks HT. Total votes 237. Amateurs votes 115. Nurserymen's votes 122.
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