The Gardeners' Chronicle. July 14, 1900. p. 24-25
ROSE SPORTS AND SEEDLINGS by "Wild Rose"
"I once found in a friend's garden in the north, that very beautiful Sweet Briar sport Janet's Pride, but I never claimed any credit for the discovery; and when after a time I presented some plants of it to my good friend Mr. George Paul, who sent it out, I would not have my name in any way connected with it, as I was sure it would give a false impression to Rose growers--and yet I think there are few flowers which have gained greater popularity than this has done.