Book  (Apr 1999)  Page(s) 143.  
 
John Cranston Mossy Remontant. E. Verdier 1861. The author cites information from different sources... Violet-red... Crimson-shaded... John Cranston, British rosarian and author...

Website/Catalog  (1976)  Page(s) 20.  
 
JOHN CRANSTON (E. Verdier 1861). Violet rouge.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 180.  
 
Cranston, John (moss) E. Verdier 1861; carmine, shaded violet, medium size, double, flat, repeats, growth 7/10

Book  (1910)  Page(s) 245.  
 
John Cranston Moss. Flowers crimson and purple shaded, of medium size, full; form expanded; growth vigorous.

Book  (1906)  Page(s) 79.  
 
5.090. John Cranston, Centifolia Moussu, E. Verdier 1861 violet rougeâtre

Magazine  (Jun 1902)  Page(s) 84.  
 
NÉCROLOGIE - EUGÈNE VERDIER
Rosiers Mis au Commerce par Eugène Verdier.
John Cranston: Centfeuille Moussu, 1861.

Website/Catalog  (1895)  Page(s) 84.  
 
Autumnal Roses.
In Bloom from June to November.
Moss Perpetual.
John Cranston...  shaded violet-crimson, rich colour...

Website/Catalog  (1894)  Page(s) 1894.  
 
Moss Roses.
John Cranston  Crimson; well mossed, large and full; one of the best..
 

Website/Catalog  (1889)  Page(s) 22.  
 
John Cranston—Violet crimson, strong grower.

Book  (1882)  Page(s) 15.  
 
John Cranston... Mousseux Remontant. E. Verdier. 1861 Rouge violacé. Fleur moyenne. Plante vigoureuse.