'Electra' rose References
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 154. Electra Rambler, flowers yellow, fading white [ly], 1900, R. multiflora x 'William Allen Richardson'; Veitch.
Book (1971) Page(s) 120. Electra by Veitch - extinct. Name released for re-use.
Book (1936) Page(s) 234. Electra (multiflora) Veitch 1900; R. multifl. simpl. X W. A. Richardson; cream-yellow, fades to white, medium size, semi-double, globular, lasting, solitary, fragrance 3/10, floriferous, short stems, growth 8/10, climbing, 3 m. Sangerhausen
Magazine (Jun 1929) Page(s) 71. Electra (J. Weitch, 1900), multif. x William A. Richardson, fl. moyenne, semidouble, blanc crème.
Website/Catalog (1929) Page(s) 49. Hardy Climbing Roses Electra. Hybrid Multiflora. (J. Veitch & Sons, 1900.) Small, double flowers, yellow in bud, pale cream when open, and slightly fragrant, profusely produced by a very strong climbing plant which is both healthy and hardy. Midseason, lasting about four weeks. An old sort but still very good.
Book (1913) Page(s) 19. The Multiflora Roses: A Selection of Varieties (The approximate date of flowering is given in each case.) Electra. — The flowers of this variety are of creamy yellow colouring, but they do not last long. It can scarcely be said to be worth growing nowadays. June 30.
Magazine (3 Jun 1911) Page(s) 266. 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... Electra... Multiflora Scandens*, Veitch, 1902, R. multiflora X William A. Richardson
*i.e., Climbing Polyantha
Book (1910) Page(s) 260. Electra semi-double flowers, much resembling 'Aglaia', are produced very freely, even upon two year old plants. Altogether it is an improvement upon 'Aglaia'.
Website/Catalog (1905) Page(s) 66. New Roses for 1905. Electra (Polyantha) growth very vigorous, flowering in great profusion in clusters, color yellow.
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