Book  (1828)  Page(s) 145.  
 
The author has imported from every country those which are there considered the darkest or blackest, which have all produced flowers, he is consequently able to give his opinions with accuracy. The darkest of these is the La Belle Africaine...

Book  (1828)  Page(s) 36.  
 
Provins. Africain. (Holl.) Fl. pourpre-noirâtre.

Website/Catalog  (1826)  Page(s) 60.  
 
ROSA gallica.
belle africaine.