Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 85.  
 
DESCARTES.
Species— P. albiflora.
Originated by Dessert & Mechin, 1885.
Donated by Shaylor.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-double. Form of bloom flat, loose. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) aniline red 4 (160) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center streaked light. Fragrance pleasant X. Blooming time mid-season. Size large.
Description of plant— Habit of plant erect, tall, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem long, strong, reddish green. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, medium size ; veins reddish green.
Commercial value— For cut bloom poor; landscape value very good. Variety as a whole medium to good.

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 68.  
 
677. DESCARTES; P....(Dessert & Mechin, 1885)
(1) 1885, Dessert's MSS.
(2) Cornell Plot No. 450.