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'Midnight' rose References
Book (2007) Page(s) 329. 'Midnight', HT, dr, 1957, Swim, H. C., [Gay Lady X Texas Centennial] int. by Armstrong Nursery 1956 ... description
Book (1988) Page(s) 148. MIDNIGHT = Gay Lady X Texas Centennial
Book (1959) Page(s) 14. Harry H. Hazlewood. Some New Roses for 1959. Midnight HT. (Swim 1956) Very deep crimson, fragrant semi-double blooms which tend to blue in this district. The growth is very vigorous with glossy foliage.
Book (1958) Page(s) 236. Midnight. HT. (Swim; Armstrong Nurs., '56.) Gay Lady X Texas Centennial. Bud urn shaped; fl. large (3½-4½ in.(, dbl. (25-30 petals), high centered to open, very fragrant, currant-red to cardinal-red; long, strong stem. Fol. dark, glossy. Vig., compact; very free bloom. (28) Pl. Pat. 1542.
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