Book  (Jun 1992)  Page(s) 277.  
 
Exquisite Hybrid Tea. W. Paul, 1899... Very bright crimson shaded magenta...

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 248.  
 
Exquisite (HT) W. Paul 1899; bright crimson, shaded magenta, large, double, globular, fragrance 7/10, floriferous, growth 7/10.

Website/Catalog  (1912)  Page(s) 76.  
 
Ever-Blooming Roses.
Exquisite​​​​​​​ Bright crimson, shaded magenta, large, full, sweet scented, moderate growth.

Book  (1910)  Page(s) 327.  
 
Exquisite (Wm. Paul & Son) [Hybrid Tea]; flowers bright crimson shaded with magenta, large, full, and globular; buds large, long, and clean, open flowers of even regular shape, produced continuously in great profusion. A grand Rose for forcing, yielding large quantities of fine flowers as fragrant as 'La France'. Also good out-doors. Growth vigorous.

Magazine  (26 Sep 1908)  Page(s) 429.  
 
Exquisite is not very often seen, but it is a variety that justifies its name for form and for fragrance, although possessing that inky-rose colour which is not admired. Under glass it is very beautiful.

Website/Catalog  (1904)  Page(s) 88.  
 
Exquisite  HT.  Flowers bright crimson, shaded with magenta, large, full, and globular; buds large and long.

Website/Catalog  (1900)  Page(s) 2.  
 
Exquisite (HT). Flowers bright crimson, shaded magenta; very long buds.