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Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p5
1968. King of Hearts
Book  (Aug 2002)  Page(s) 52.  
 
King of Hearts
Rated 7.6
Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 288.  
 
King of Hearts Hybrid Tea, red, 1968, 'Karl Herbst' x 'Ethel Sanday'; McGredy, S., IV. Description.
Magazine  (Sep 1989)  Page(s) 10.  
 
Peter Schneider. ABC's of Roses. 'King of Hearts'. (McGredy, 1968). Red. A perfectly proportioned rose, without any of the grossness of some of its contemporaries. it is also great fun for proto-hybridizers, providing one population of engaging seedlings after another, including many red/yellow bicolors. [Temporarily out fo commerce but easy to root from cuttings, it is worth the effort].
Book  (1980)  Page(s) 111.  
 
'King of Hearts'. 1968. 'Karl Herbst' x 'Ethel Sanday'. Bright red high-centred blooms of medium size. Vigorous in growth, with dark leaves.
Book  (1973)  Page(s) 95.  
 
J. W. Simpson. My Newer Roses.
'King of Hearts'. HT. Clear ruby red blooms of good substance and form. Inclined to be cabbagy at times; have won several awards with this rose.
Book  (1971)  Page(s) 138.  
 
J. W. Simpson & G. F. Schnell. Comments on Newer Roses.
'King of Hearts'. HT. Clear red. Like a cabbage in the spring. In summner and autumn perfectly formed medium exhibition blooms. Healthy vigorous growth. Medium height.
Book  (1970)  Page(s) 116.  
 
J. W. Simpson & G. F. Schnell. Comments on Newer Roses.
'King of Hearts. HT. Clear sparkling red - almost the colour of a pigeon's blood ruby. Beautifully formed full blooms (40 petals). Good exhibition that holds its form.
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