Book  (1956)  Page(s) 31.  
 
Harry H. Hazlewood.  Some New Roses For 1956.
Magenta (Kordes 1954).  Short fat buds in clusters opening to fully double blooms of pinkish lilac which tone to ashy grey when the bloom is aged. The colour is very variable approaching lavender or greyish mauve at certain seasons. Another step towards the elusive blue rose. Extra vigorous growth. (It must not be confused with 'Magenta' of Barbier, 1916, or 'Magenta' of Leenders, 1934).