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Book  (2018)  Page(s) 72.  
 
D’autres hybrides internationaux furent testés [for cut roses] aux quatre coins du monde comme par exemple ‘Briarcliff’ obtenu en 1926, ‘Golden Rapture’ en 1934, ou encore ‘Better Times’ toujours en 1934.
Book  (2002)  Page(s) 26.  
 
Not rated
Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 48.  
 
Better Times Hybrid Tea, cerise, 1934, 'Briarcliff' sport; Hill, J.H. Co. Description.
Website/Catalog  (1960)  Page(s) 13.  
 
BETTER TIMES (J.H. Hill 1935). Rouge cerise nuancé ponceau.  VB [végétation basse]

[no longer listed in 1975]
Book  (1958)  Page(s) 30.  
 
Better Times. HT. (J. H. Hill Co., '34.) Briarcliff sport. Bud long pointed; fl. large, dbl. (36-50 petals), high centered, slightly fragrant, brilliant cerise; long, strong stem. Fol. leathery, dark. Very vig., compact; profuse bloom. For both forcing under glass and outdoor use. (28) Pl. Pat. 23 (expired).
Book  (1947)  Page(s) 109.  
 
 Better Times (Garden & Show) One of the splendid Columbia sports.  A glittering cerise, perfect in form, with large blooms on long stems, upright growth. Foliage and perfume all that can be desired. Stems are almost thornless; a decorative advantage. Fragrant. Habit 3. (HT)
Website/Catalog  (1947)  Page(s) 28.  
 
General List. Better Times (HT.  J. H. Hill Co. 1934). F.3. A most beautiful glistening cerise red sport of 'Columbia'. The blooms are of perfect form and of high exhibition garden standard, while the growth, fragrance and foliage are excellent. The stems carry very few thorns which is a definite advantage when arranging cut flowers.  E. 
Website/Catalog  (1947)  Page(s) 46.  
 
Better Times (H.T.) Best described as a red Columbia, although not as strong in growth. Nice blooms and hard leathery foliage. Few thorns. Perfumed.
Website/Catalog  (1946)  Page(s) 15.  
 
BETTER TIMES (J. H. Hill 1935) Fleur double rouge cerise très soutenu nuancé ponceau.
Website/Catalog  (1945)  Page(s) 19.  
 
'Better Times'. a most beautiful glistening cerise red sport of 'Columbia'. The blooms are of perfect form and of high exhibition garden standard while the growth, fragrance and foliage are excellent. The stems carry very few thorns which is a definite advantage when arranging cut flowers.
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