Book  (1854)  Page(s) 65.  
 
Wellington (Lee's), rich purple crimson, flower beautifully formed; globular and very double  The first view of it is similar to Bizarre de la Chine; but it is very distinct in growth, and the colour fades much sooner than in the latter rose, and, indeed, is never so bright.

Book  (1838)  Page(s) 422.  
 
Hybrid China  Roses (Rosa Indica)
Lee's Wellington, purplish, double and globular

Book  (1838)  Page(s) 409.  
 
Although the present work pretends to treat only of rose culture as practised by the French, it would be unjust to pass over wholly without notice the remarkable varieties obtained in our own country. A list of the finest roses, of unquestionable English origin, is therefore subjoined; which the lapse of a few years will probably enable us to double in extent...
Rosa Hybrida Indica...Lee's Wellington.