Book  (2007)  Page(s) 53.  
 
Big Red, HT, dr, 1967, [Chrysler Imperial x seedling], Meilland, Mrs. Marie-Louise ... description

Book  (1978)  Page(s) 121.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas, Victoria.  Some Of The New Ones.
Big Red.  HT. (Meilland, 1967). 'Chrysler Imperial' x unnamed seedling. As compared with 'Papa Meilland' this rose is not quite as dark, it has more petals (about 50) and the plants seem to have a better constitution.