Book  (2007)  
 
Dreaming Spires, J. Mattock 1973
Blooming period: early
Habit: climber
Vigour: medium
Prickles: moderately dense and straight
Flower: solitary; medium bloom; 16 petals; semi-double, cupped; diameter 9,0-11,0 cm; depth 3,5-5,0 cm; strong fragrance
Petals: cuoriform-rounded; length 4,5-5,0 cm; width 4,6-5,0 cm; colour of the upper surface yellow 16 C, reverse orange-yellow 24 D
Stamens: anthers yellow, filaments orange
Stygmas: free, yellow
Calyx: cupped, smooth
Sepals: reflexed downwards; with appendages
Foliage: length 10,0-13,5 cm, width 7,0-10,0 cm; colour of the upper surface dark green 147 A, reverse olive green 147 B

Website/Catalog  (2000)  Page(s) 77.  
 
L.CL. Dreaming Spires, Mattock J., 1973

Book  (Dec 1998)  Page(s) 208-209.  Includes photo(s).
 
Dreaming Spires Large-flowered Climber. Mattock (UK) 1973. Description... a deep yellow Large-flowered Climber... 'Dreaming Spires' was named by John Mattock after the university city of Oxford, which is close to where he lives...

Website/Catalog  (23 Oct 1998)  Page(s) 28.  Includes photo(s).
 
Dreaming Spires Climber. Mattock 1973... Bright golden yellow with a distinct fragrance...

Book  (1996)  Page(s) 31.  
 
Dreaming Spires Climber... souble rounded bronzy yellow flowers... Mattock (England) 1973... The name refers to the City of Oxford.

Book  (Nov 1994)  Page(s) 253.  
 
Dreaming Spires Mattock (UK) 1977. Description. 'Buccaneer' x 'Arthur Bell'... deep yellow with orange flush... constantly in flower

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 144.  
 
Dreaming Spires Large-flowered Climber, bright golden yellow, 1973, 'Buccaneer' x 'Arthur Bell'; Mattock. Description.

Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 156.  Includes photo(s).
 
Dreaming Spires Bush climber. Parentage: 'Buccaneer' x 'Arthur Bell'. England 1973. Description and cultivation... large and fragrant, in a clear, bright yellow colour...

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 142.  Includes photo(s).
 
A Hybrid Tea climber. Mattock (Britain) 1977. ('Buccaneer' x 'Arthur Bell'). Repeats. Height: 400 cm (13 ft). Some scent.

Book  (1974)  Page(s) 64.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas  Roses Overseas 1973. 
Dreaming Spires Clg. HT. (Mattock, 1973). One of the new recurrent climbers that are so useful in making gardens beautiful rather than as cut flowers. The yellow ochre blooms are not up to dual purpose standard but they are very attractive.