Book  (1971)  Page(s) 136.  
 
New Roses of the World.
Venu-Vaishali HT (IIIA) pb (R. K. Deshpande '70) Sport of 'Astree'.  Large to medium, long pointed, pink, ovoid buds. Large, light pink with white veins and yellow at base, full, high-centered, double blooms borne singly on long, strong stems. Very good lasting quality. Moderate fragrance. Abundant amount of normal green, soft, large foliage. Disease resistant. Very vigorous growth. Upright habit. Abundant, intermittent blooming.