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'Portadown Glory' rose References
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 462. Hybrid Tea, medium yellow, 1932, McGredy. Description.
Book (1938) Page(s) 131. Mr W. Beattie, Thornbury, Vic. Suburban Roses. A Rose that seems to have been missed in the rush is Portadown Glory. It is similar to Sir Henry Segrave and almost as good.
Website/Catalog (1938) Page(s) 36. Bush Roses Portadown Glory (Hybrid Tea)... Clear canary-yellow, both rich and lasting. Flowers are perfectly formed. Free, vigorous, and practically thornless, with bright green mildew-proof foliage. Introduced 1932.
Book (1936) Page(s) 575. Portadown Glory (HT) McGredy 1930; lemon.yellow, center shaded darker, very large, well double, fine form, high-centered, thick petals, lasting, fragrance 5/10, long strong stems, red branches and prickles, growth 6/10, upright, well-branched. Sangerhausen
Website/Catalog (1934) Page(s) 41. New Roses 1933. Portadown Glory HT. (S. McGredy & Son 1932) F. 3. Colour clear canary yellow fading to white....E.
Book (1934) Includes photo(s). Portadown Glory (H.T.) Gold Medal awarded to S. McGredy & Son, Portadown.
Book (1933) Page(s) 54. Harry H. Hazlewood. The New Roses of 1933. It is closely followed by Portadown Glory (McGredy), which is slightly less vigorous in growth [than Sir Henry Segrave] but carries a first-class exhibition bloom of thirty-five petals. The colour is primrose yellow or light canary for unshaded blooms.
Website/Catalog (1933) Page(s) 45. New Roses 1933. Portadown Glory (HT. S. McGredy & Son 1932) Colour clear canary yellow which is both rich in tone and lasting. The flowers are perfectly formed and have a tea perfume. Growth is free, vigorous and practically thornless, with bright green mildew proof foliage. 4/- each. Fine shape and size, medium growth; slight tea scent. Good exhibition variety. 35 petals.
Magazine (Aug 1931) Page(s) 110. [From the N.R.S. Trial garden in 1930] Un Certificat de première classe a été décerné à : Portadown Glory (H. T.), S. Mc Gredy & Son. Couleur : Jaune citron, le milieu a une teinte plus foncée. Forme de la fleur : Bonne avec centre à pointe élevée. Parfum : Parfum thé délicieux. Forme de croissance : Droite et vigoureuse. Feuillage vert rougeâtre, bois et épines rouges. Destinations les mieux appropriées : Expositions, parterres. Remarques: Une très belle variété, qui est exempte de maladie.
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