American Gardening (May 7, 1904) p. 303

Killarney—The New Light Pink Rose of Many Names: It will be a popular variety

Killarney has been a much talked of Rose among the florists. It is a H. T. raised by A. Dickson & Co., the well-known Irish Rose growers, who have given us several fine varieties, and was introduced about five years ago.

Very seldom does a Rose receive so many names as has been the case with this one. Our picture is taken from blooms grown by Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y., who hold a very large stock and grow both for cut flowers and for plants—possibly the largest dealer. The delicate pink, deeper on the inside, lights as gloriously and can be seen at best when the flower is fully expanded. The long form of the bud is very distinct, and makes it useful for decorative work. The Rose will fill a place between Bridesmaid and Bride in color, and is of a fascinating, lively pink. The parentage is given as Belle Siebrecht and Liberty.

As No. 19 the use of Killarney has been sold in New York and Philadelphia for some time past. Robert Craig and B. Dorrance were concerned in the introduction.

In Washington, D. C., the name of Mrs. G. Westinghouse was applied to a favorite new Rose, which turns out to be Killarney. It became Winnie Davis somewhere else, and in New England a private gardener thought he had a new thing in Fair Maid.

Of all its names Killarney is the prettiest and most appropriate, and as such it will in future be known.

Horticulture, March 21, 1908. 7: 371
Interview with P. Joseph Lynch, of the Dingee & Conard Co., by G. C. Watson

We are more than ever enthusiasts on Killarney and that reminds us of a point which every grower of new roses should remember. For years we could not grow Killarney without a dose of mildew but after the stock got acclimated we began to get this variety in its true form. A grower is almost certain to be dissapointed with imported stock the first year or two, and should plant wherever possible the home grown article. Where acclimated stock can be procured it is much preferable to the imported even if the first cost be greater--which it often is not.