Book (1988) Page(s) 133.
location Alpinum, 147/1, 150/1; R. acicularis Lindl. (R. carelica Fries), ARCTIC ROSE, NEEDLE ROSE, CINNAMOMEAE, northern Europe, northeast Asia, North America, Canada, 1805, deep pink, single, fragrant, medium size, solitary or cluster-flowered, early-blooming, floriferous, vigorous, upright-arching, broad, 1.2 m, many bristles + prickles, light green medium size matte leathery foliage, 5-7 leaflets, orange-red medium size matte-glossy pear-shaped to oval fruit, upright sepals, ripe very early, fall off complete
location 146/16, R. acicularis Lindl. var. Bourgeauiana Crép. (R. bourgeauiana Crép.), CINNAMOMEAE, North America (Ontario-Colorado), 1875, deep pink to light lavender, single, fragrant, large, cluster-flowered, early blooming, floriferous, upright, broad, 1.2 m, many bristles + prickles, light green medium size matte leathery foliage, 5-7 leaflets, orange-red medium size oval fruit, upright sepals, ripe early, fall off complete
