Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 82.  
 
Celestial Alba, light blush, ('Céleste'); R. alba hybrid; Prior to 1848. Description.

Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 58.  Includes photo(s).
 
2 photos: bloom and branch

Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 58.  
 
Celestial Alba. Parentage: Unknown. (aka 'Celeste') Origin unknown, possibly The Netherlands. Description and cultivation... flowers: soft, even pink... Elongated red fruit...

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 43.  
 
Celeste, (Celestial) An Alba which originated in Holland around the end of the 18th century. It makes a large rounded bush up to 2 m high, with grey-green leaves typical of R. x alba, and exceptionally beautiful, sweetly scented flowers.Illustrated by Redoute under the name R. damascena 'Aurore'.

Website/Catalog  (1984)  Page(s) 1.  Includes photo(s).
 
Alba Roses
Very little pruning is required because the Alba needs size to display its spring mantle to the fullest. 
Celestial (Celeste) (Introduced before 1759)
The cool grey-green foliage is a perfect foil for the warm, soft, light pink blooms. The blooms are semi-double, shapely and very fragrant.

Book  (1984)  Page(s) 72.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (1984)  Page(s) 73.  
 
‘Célestial’/’Céleste’/Rosa x damascena ‘Aurora’ Redouté & Thory = …connu dans les cultures depuis 1739 environ, probablement obtenu en Hollande… merveille de charme et de délicatesse…

Article (website)  (1982)  Page(s) 12.  
 
Celestial (alba) “”Celeste”.  Beautiful soft pink semi-double blooms in contrast to the leaden foliage.  An old variety of unknown origin.  Deserves to be in every garden.  •  H. (S) 6 x 4’.

Magazine  (Nov 1976)  Page(s) 4. trimester, p. 15.  
 
Celeste aux fleurs aériennes rose tendre ...

Website/Catalog  (1967)  Page(s) 8.  
 
Rosa alba and hybrids ...Celestial (Syn. Céleste) (end of 18th century.) Vivid pink, double.