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'Fort Vancouver' rose References
Website/Catalog (24 Nov 2015) Registered Name: 'Fort Vancouver' ARS Approved Exhibition Name: Fort Vancouver HT, mp, 1957, Swim, H.C.; bud long, pointed; flowers well-formed, 5-6 in., 42 petals, intense, damask fragrance; foliage leathery; vigorous growth; PP994. [Charlotte Armstrong × Times Square]. Introductions: Peterson & Dering, 1956
Book (1988) Page(s) 148. FORT VANCOUVER = Charlotte Armstrong X (Mrs. Sam McGredy X Pres. Herbert Hoover)
Website/Catalog (1961) Page(s) 5. Novelty Roses 1960. Fort Vancouver (HT. Peterson & Dering, U.S.A. 1957) ....
Book (1960) p12. Frank W. Pulsford, Hazlewood Nurseries Pty. Ltd. New Roses for 1960. Fort Vancouver HT. (Swim 1957) Long pointed buds of double pink with a strong damask fragrance. The growth is vigorous, with dark green foliage and seems to be remarkably disease resistant. Very free flowering.
p18. Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Varieties in Victoria. Fort Vancouver HT. (Swim 1956) Huge, high centred double purpose blooms with about forty petals, deep pink colouring and strong perfume. A very strong grower. Any rose released by Herbert Swim is worthy of attention. Looks good.
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