Book  (1936)  Page(s) 375.  
 
Josephine (HT) W. Paul 1914; flesh-pink, base salmon-yellow, large, double, growth 6/10.

Book  (1923)  Page(s) 426.  
 
JOSEPHINE. Hybrid Tea. (W. Paul 1914.)

NB: The American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature indicates accepted names with capital letters; the use of any names given in italics is discouraged.

Book  (1922)  Page(s) 395.  
 
A Dsecriptive List of Roses in Commerce.
Josephine (Hybrid Tea), Wm. Paul & Son 1914: Flower rosy flesh, base of petals salmon-yellow, large and full, of fine shape. Growth vigorous. Useful as an exhibition rose.

Magazine  (Jul 1920)  Page(s) 144.  
 
JOSEPHINE. — (Wm Paul), Coloris chair rosé, jaune saumon à la base des pétales, bonne vigueur, fleur d'une forme gracieuse

Magazine  (27 Mar 1915)  Page(s) 149.  
 
British Roses of Recent Introduction.
Many new Roses of great attractiveness have recently been introduced by British rosarians. Conspicuous among these in any comprehensive collection are such fine specimens of the Hybrid Tea as Josephine and Majestic, from the world-famous nurseries at Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, of which the former has, to my mind, distinct reminiscences of the venerable (and invincible) Gloire de Dijon...

Magazine  (May 1914)  Page(s) 200.  
 
William Paul et Son, horticulteurs rosiéristes à Waltham Cross, Unis (Angleterre). Catalogue, en langue anglaise, des Roses cultivées dans rétablissement, comprenant les nouveautés pour 1914 mises au commerce par l'établissement, trois variétés hybrides de thé (Joséphine, Majestic et Waltham Scarlet) et un hybride de Multiflora Rambler (Millicent). Variétés nouvelles de 1913 et collection de Roses de choix. Broch. in-4° de 12 pages illustrée de photos et d’un chromo.

Website/Catalog  (1914)  Page(s) 5.  
 
New Roses of other Raisers, 1914. The descriptions are those of the Raisers.
Hybrid Tea.
Josephine (W. Paul & Son). -- Rosy flesh, base of petals salmon yellow, large and full, of fine shape; fine for both exhibition and decorative purposes; growth vigorous. 7/6 each.