From 1913 series of Wills's cigarette cards (No 67) Text on reverse of card: WHITE DOROTHY. (Wichuraiana.) As the name implies, it is a white form of the celebrated Dorothy Perkins from which it is a "sport," being identical in everything but colour. Excellent for arches, pillars, pergolas, screens, or for sloping banks. Absolutely hardy, mildew - proof, and will thrive in any situation. Introduced in 1908, and awarded the National Rose Society's Gold Medal.
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From 1913 series of Wills's cigarette cards (No 67)
Text on reverse of card:
WHITE DOROTHY.
(Wichuraiana.)
As the name implies, it is a white form of the celebrated Dorothy Perkins from which it is a "sport," being identical in everything but colour. Excellent for arches, pillars, pergolas, screens, or for sloping banks. Absolutely hardy, mildew - proof, and will thrive in any situation. Introduced in 1908, and awarded the National Rose Society's Gold Medal.