American Gardening 1893 Page 16
The first, called Monsieur Louis Ricard, is a vigorous rower, producing a profusion of magnificent dark flowers, of more than ordinary size. The other, Mad. Betty Hendle, is large and full, of excellent form, the petals of rich, velvety texture, while the colour is dazzling crimson, shaded with black. Both varieties are descended from Abel Carriere, one of our richest dark roses.