American Florist - Volume 17 - Page 490 (Nov. 9, 1902)
A Wichuraiana hybrid was pointed out as being the best of that class. It is known as Alba Rubifolia. This is the result of a cross between Wichuraiana and the yellow tea rose, Coquette de Lyon. The growth of the plant is as rampant as any, the foliage ample and fine and appears as though it had been treated to a glossy coat of varnish.