(Mar 1913)  Page(s) vol. 37 no. 3 p. 91.  
 
Rural Californian, Volumes 37(3) : 91 (March 1913)
Ramona: The New Red Cherokee Rose

One of the famous novels of modern literature and one in particular which found its setting under the sunny skies of California, is Helen Hunt Jackson's
"Ramona"
As a memento to the authoress, we have taken the liberty of naming this entrancingly beautiful rose for her principal character. The book will be read and re-read by generations to come. We feel certain Ramona exemplified in the simple natural beauty of a rose will be perpetuated while the art of gardening lasts.
Its history: Several years ago there was introduced to England from Japan the now well-known Pink Cherokee Rose, “Rosa Sinica,” variety “Anemone.” It was introduced to California horticulture a few seasons past, and immediately leapt into popularity, forming as it did a distinct break from the usual form. From a plant of this variety, Anemone, a distinct and beautiful carmine crimson flower sported on a small branch; this occurred about four years ago. This branch was made into cuttings and the succeeding spring it flowered again, and came perfectly true to the original sport flower. Since that time the stock has been rapidly increased until at the present time it exceeds over one hundred thousand plants.
Description: The tri-color plate reproduced from an oil painting conveys a good idea of the size and color of this magnificent novelty. The color is one unusual in roses, rich carmine crimson overlaid with a lustrous sheen which is impossible of reproduction with the artist's brush. During the spring months the plants are literally covered with bloom. They flower as freely as the white or pink forms, and for covering fences, pergolas, buildings or trimming into hedge form this rose by sheer weight of its own beauty is destined to become a prominent part of our floricultural landscape. A prelude to its coming popularity is signified by the large wholesale orders booked for other nurserymen. These orders now extend into thousands. Prices as follows: Strong two-inch pot plants, each 35 cents; per dozen, $3.50. Three-inch pots, each 50 cents; per dozen, $5.00. Extra fine stock from five-inch pots, each $1.00; per dozen, $10.00.
Howard & Smith, Nurserymen, Los Angeles, Cal.

(Jun 1909)  Page(s) vol. 32, no. 6, p. 177.  
 
Mr. S. S. Chandler, Hardwick, Vermont
In everblooming roses my choice now would be Teplitz, Burbank, Snowflake, Mrs. B. R. Cant, Wootton, Mosella, Duchess de Brabant, Helen Gould (Balduin), Cecile Bruner, Winter Gem and C. P. Strasheim. I think every farmer ought to have some hobby outside of his regular work, and roses happen to be mine.