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'Southport' rose References
Magazine (2015) Page(s) 175.
Southport, H.T. (McGredy, 1933).- While the blooms are small in size they are freely produced on satisfactory plants. The color is a brilliant scarlet and is well maintained. Scent is absent but Southport will be wanted because of its startling color.
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 564.
Hybrid Tea, medium red, 1933, ('George Dickson' x 'Crimson Queen') x 'Souv. De George Beckwith'; McGredy. Bud long, pointed; flowers bright scarlet, semi-double (18 petals), cupped; fragrant; vigorous growth. Gold Medal, National Rose Society of Great Britain (now Royal National Rose Society), 1931
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 564.
Southport Hybrid Tea, medium red, 1933, ('George Dickson' x 'Crimson Queen') x 'Souv. de George Beckwith'; McGredy. Description.
Book (1979) Page(s) 143.
T. Honeybun. Then and Now.
Southport. Scarlet of good shape and light petalage.
Book (1977) Page(s) 147.
Mr. I. R. Spriggs. ….A parent of ‘Ena Harkness’, Southport, raised in 1933….
Book (1971) Page(s) 153.
Southport 1933. Parentage is given as: ('Souvenir de George Dickson' x 'Crimson Queen') x 'George Beckwith'...
Book (1959) Page(s) 155.
Southport It is now more widely grown under glass than in the open, its bright scarlet-red blooms being borne in profusion on long stems.
Book (1952) Page(s) 55.
Dr. A. S. Thomas. Red Roses.
….It is regrettable that Southport does not possess at least five more of its long brilliant scarlet petals, for then it would not need to rely on its progeny for fame.
Book (1950) Page(s) 126.
C. Gregory & Son. ‘Ena Harkness’. ….Imagine the good points in ‘Crimson Glory’ and the bright scarlet Southport, which are its parents, and you have a clear picture of ’Ena Harkness’.
Book (1949) Page(s) 79.
Mrs. Simon Ross. Geelong. Red Roses in My Garden. …And thirdly Southport – the brilliant pure red (which by the way occupies a place in the King’s garden) perfect in formation and a good lasting rose, though not quite so prolific as the former two. [Guinee and Hadley].
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