Book  (1828)  Page(s) 145.  
 
The author has imported from every country those which are there considered the darkest or blackest, which have all produced flowers, he is consequently able to give his opinions with accuracy. ...next are the Imperial, the Sable, the Black Mogul, and the Gloriosa Superba Noir...

Website/Catalog  (1820)  Page(s) 34.  
 
ROSA flore pleno
126 sable