Newsletter  (1995)  Page(s) 18. Vol 4, No. 4.  
 
Esmeralda Flor 1957 F. L. Riethmuller. Gartendirector Otto Linne x seedling

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 163.  
 
Esmeralda Floribunda, Flowers deep rose-pink, reverse lighter [dp], 1957, 'Gartendirector Otto Linne' x Seedling; Riethmuller.

Book  (1972)  Page(s) 113.  
 
Esmeralda, Floribunda. Riethmuller, 1957.

Website/Catalog  (1962)  Page(s) 28.  
 
Esmeralda. Reithmuller, 1957.) This rose has very large clusters like one of its parents, Gartendirektor Otto Linne. Each individual bloom is fragrant, deep rose pink with a lighter reverse. It makes a lovely garden display as a massed bedding effect. 8/6.

Book  (1960)  Page(s) 102.  
 
Mr. Francis L. Riethmuller who receives the coveted award (the T. A. Stewart Memorial Award for 1959) has devoted much time and energy to roses since his retirement, fifteen years ago. He has done much hybridising and has distributed some very worthy varieties including Esmeralda.

Book  (1958)  Page(s) 18.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Rose Registrations: No. 147. Esmeralda Flor. F. L. Riethmuller November 9, 1957

Book  (1958)  Page(s) 104.  
 
‘Esmeralda’ F. (Riethmuller, ’57). ‘Gartendirektor O. Linne’ x unnamed seedling. Small, dbl., fragrant, deep rose-pink, reverse lighter; very large cluster. Vig.

Book  (1956)  
 
p30. Article by Harry Hazelwood, Epping, NSW: Esmeralda. (Riethmuller, 1956). Rich carmine single* blooms with a white eye and a lighter reverse. The trusses of bloom are extra large and freely produced throughout the growing season. The yellow stamens in each bloom are an added attraction.

p154 Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. advertisement. New Roses, 1956. Esmeralda (Hyb. Poly). Carmine with white eye. 12/6 each.

[* this description of a single rose appears to be an error. Refer comments]