Book  (2012)  Page(s) 29.  Includes photo(s).
 
'Sarah Fairburn'. Another rose bred from 'Thornfree Wonder', but the other parent is unknown, Ken Nobbs' registration paper describes this rose as having lavender pink flowers on a rambling plant, with five to fifteen blooms per cluster. it is a double flower with around 40 petals. In 1986 Ken offered 'Sarah Fairburn' for sale, but sometime after that it was renamed 'Billie and Lew' after family friends. Ken often renamed his roses creating confusion for the rose historian. His daughter, Margaret, noted that 'Sarah Fairburn' appears to be different to 'Billie and Lew' adding further confusion! It is a beautiful rose, which thankfully is commercially available in specialist nurseries.

Magazine  (2007)  Page(s) Vol 21, No. 3.  Includes photo(s).
 
p43 'Billy and Lew'. Photo by Jocelen Janon.

Back cover. 'Billy and Lew'. Photo by Jocelen Janon.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 53.  
 
'Billie and Lew'. HWich, m, Nobbs; int. in 1995.

Newsletter  (1986)  Page(s) 18-23. Vol 7, No. 3.  
 
'Billie Shepherd'. Pink. 6cm diameter. 5 to 15 blooms per cluster. 40 petals. Blooming October to November.