Book  (3 Jul 1995)  Page(s) 8.  Includes photo(s).
 
Christopher Columbus ... this striped novelty was named to mark the 500th anniversary of Columbus' landfall...

Book  (1994)  Page(s) 52.  
 
Colin P. Horner, The 1993 Rose Seedling Awards in Great Britain. 
Their second award went to 'Christopher Columbus' (T.G. 919) a dark pink striped light pink semi-double spreading Cluster Flower variety of medium height. Trial Ground Certificate. 

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 194.  Includes photo(s).
 
Christopher Columbus A low-growing, strongly striped Floribunda. Raised by Poulsen in Denmark, introduced by Mattocks (Britain) 1992.

Book  (1992)  Page(s) 22.  
 
Cluster-flowered (Floribunda) bush; blush heavily striped cerise; bears clusters of medium sized semi-double blooms; growth bushy, 30 x 24 in (75 x 60 cm); dark foliage; light scent. Poulsen 1992.