American Gardening, 20(774): 201-202 (March 28, 1903)
New Roses
Prepared by E. G. Hill for the Annual Meeting of the American Rose Society. Philadelphia, Pa.. March 84, 1903

Duchess of Portland.—This is one of Alex. Dickson's seedlings, and a most magnificent Rose it is. It is larger and of heavier texture than our famous Kaiserin—a truly noble flower, but its neck is so weak that its flowers look down at Mother Earth. This is most unfortunate, for it has many charms to its credit.