Book  (1958)  Page(s) 432.  
 
Youth. HT. (J. W. Cook, '35.) Souv. de Claudius Pernet X My Maryland. Bud ovoid; fl. very large, dbl. (60 petals), high centered, fragrant, creamy, suffused pink; long stem. Fol. dark. (28) Pl. Pat. 192 (expired).

Book  (1943)  Page(s) 263.  
 
A Glossary of Roses
Youth (Pernetiana) has very large many-petalled high pointed flowers of cream, flushed at the base with deep pink. Growth is vigorous, erect and branching, and foliage deep green.
Cook 1935. Deciduous, Vigorous Growth, Tea Scented... Purpose: Bedding, Garden; Months of flowering: June-September. Hardy.

Magazine  (Sep 1935)  Page(s) 12, vol. 1, no. 17.  
 
A New John Cook Rose

Among the most interesting features of the annual rose show staged by the Maryland Rose Society last June was the exhibition of a new rose, the product of four years' research work by John Cook, one of Baltimore's leading florists, a son and namesake of that great American rosarian who originated Radiance, one of the world's most popular roses. John Cook, Sr., died on October 9, 1929, in his 96th year (a picture showing him in one of his greenhouses appeared in the 1926 Annual) and his work is being carried on by his son. Mr. Cook produced his lovely rose by crossing Souv. de Claudius Pernet and My Maryland. But what to name this beautiful creamy flower, with the delicate blush tint, he didn't know.

Consequently, when it was suggested that he allow the visitors to the rose show of the Maryland Rose Society to name it, and to offer a prize of five dollars to the one submitting the winning name, he enthusiastically agreed. The hundreds of visitors to the rose show evinced exceptional interest in the unnamed rose, and in a little box, placed immediately under the newly produced flower, they dropped their name suggestions.

Out of the hundreds of names submitted, it was very difficult to choose one that stood out above all the others, for many excellent ones were suggested. However, the judges finally agreed on "Youth," and Mrs. Edward G. Dorman, of 613 East 35th Street, Baltimore, was declared the winner.

Under the name "Youth," Mr. Cook is patenting his new rose, and placing it on the market. "Youth" is a large and very full rose. One of the fascinating features about this rose is the fact that while the flower looks delicate and fragile, it is really most enduring, lasting longer than many other types of roses.