Book  (2014)  Page(s) 211.  
 
R. polyantha was first described by Philipp Franz von Siebold and Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini in their Flora Japonicae familae naturales. Although not originally described as a hybrid , R. polyantha has been discussed as a natural cross between R. chinensis and R. multiflora Thunb., both roses native to eastern Asia (China, Japan and Korea)...

Book  (2003)  Page(s) 92-93.  

Book  (2001)  Page(s) 317-318.  
 
[The author cites from the Revue Horticole 1876]...[Polyantha] originated in Japan...introduced into France...around 1862...extremely bushy...non-blooming branches nearly climbing, growing to nearly two meters...strong thorns, enlarged at the base, slightly hooked; 5-7 leaflets.. inflorescence in long, pyramidal, subconical panicles...buds very small, solitary, or most often clustered...lightly and pleasantly fragrant...pure white, or slightly sulphuruous; 5 wedge shaped petals...blooms around the end of May...

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 666, 667.  
 
p. 666: Simplex (multiflora) ? ? ; white, single. = Single.

p. 667: Single (multiflora) ? ? ; white, single. = Simplex.

Magazine  (29 Jul 1922)  Page(s) 369.  
 
The dwarf Polyanthas, or as they are more familiarly called, the “Poly-Poms,” originated from a cross between a Tea Rose and Polyantha simplex. In the Rose Annual for 1916 Mr. Walter Easlea, writing on this class, states that the first variety was Paquerette, which appeared in 1875 ; and though others followed, I think the two varieties which first made their way into many rose gardens were Cecile Brunner, 1880, and Perle d'Or, 1884.

Website/Catalog  (1910)  Page(s) 27.  
 
Older ramblers which can be especially recommended for their beauty:
Polyantha, yellowish white with salmon-colour.

Book  (1910)  Page(s) 260.  
 
Polyantha (Single Multiflora) large panicles of white bramble-like flowers produced in great profusion. Of very vigorous habit and perfectly hardy. This rose makes a good stock for the majority of Tea-Scented Roses.

Magazine  (1909)  Page(s) 166.  
 
The climbers are Charles Lawson, Longworth, Rambler and Polyantha Simplex. I should like to know the quality and colours of them, especially the last-named climber as to its thriving and blooming qualities.

Website/Catalog  (1907)  Page(s) 14.  
 
Climbers... Polyantha (multif.) yellowish white, salmon shading, small, semi-double ...M -.40

(1905)  Page(s) 10, 13.  
 
p. 10: Rosiers grimpants multiflores...
Polyantha, fl. petite, jaune blanchâtre avec couleur de saumon ...Fr. -.60

p. 13: Les rosiers Polyantha ont issus d'un croisement du rosier grimpant Polyantha avec des rosiers thé ou d'un croisement du rosier noisette avec le rosier thé; c'est une groupe à part à croissance trapue, mais vigoureux et fleurissant abondamment toute l'année ; ils conviennent particulièrement pour bordures, les fleurs sont pleines, petites ou moyennes et d'un effet admirable, sur un rameau on rencontre quelquefois 15 à 50 fleurs en corymbes. Ils demandant à être abrités pendant l'hiver.