'Mai Fleury' rose References
Book (1936) Page(s) 445. Mai fleuri (tea) Tesnier 1892; Jaune de Fortune X Thee Maréchal; silky pure white, very large, very double, large rounded petals, solitary, fragrance 5/10 (jasmin), floriferous, free-blooming, firm stems, strong glossy dark green foliage, growth 7/10, climbing. = [similar to] Pompon de Bourgogne rose.
Magazine (15 Jul 1911) Page(s) 338. The Parentage of Roses. The following list of the world's Roses and their parentage has been compiled by Mr. Robert Daniel, 38 Russell Road. Fishponds, Bristol, and by his kind permission we are enabled to publish it... Mai Fleuri... Tea, Tesnier, 1892, Jaune de Fortune X The Maréchal
Book (1902) Page(s) 78. Thé. 1817. Mai Fleuri (Tesnier 1892), blanc
Book (1902) Page(s) 78. In the section of Teas: Mai Fleuri, Ternier, 1892) white.
Magazine (1899) Page(s) 153. In a list of noisettes with white buds, then yellowish white at the base: Mai Fleuri (Tesnier 1892) Bud white. Flower full, colored white.
Book (1899) Page(s) 123. Mai fleuri, thé, Tesnier, 1892, blanc
Book (1899) Page(s) 44. Tea-Scented Roses - This is the Queensland rose, par excellence. It owes its origin to Rosa indica, as does also the Noisette class, frequently separated in rose catalogues. They cannot, however, be distinguished in many instances, and the National Rose Society at present classes them with the tea-scented roses. Some of the very best climbers are to be found amongst the Teas, as they are familiarly called, and amongst them are to be found a great number of roses possessing the substance of petal so desirable for a Queensland rose. They are usually divided into two sections - those of very vigorous growth with a climbing habit, and those of more moderate growth. Of the first section may be mentioned:....Mail Fleuri...
Website/Catalog (1897) Page(s) 62. Tea-Scented Roses and Their Hybrids. Mai Fleuri pure satiny white, very large and full; a fine variety for cutting, blooming very early; habit semi climbing.
Magazine (1895) Page(s) 90. Mai Fleury (Tesnier fils) flower very large, very full, with large rounded petals, colored a pretty pure shiny and satiny white, bright, pronounced scent of jasmine.
Magazine (1893) Page(s) 9. Mai Fleuri (Tea). Very vigorous, semi-climbing, 1 m long canes, strong dark-green glossy foliage; very long beuatiful bud, often solitary on firm stems; very large, very double; petals large, rounded, beautiful pure white, silky, extra beautiful, strong jasmin fragrance; early-blooming. (Jaune de fortune, Fortune's Yellow X The Marechal). The bloom has great floristical value, is very floriferous and lasts very long.
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