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'Vera Dalton' rose References
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 623. Vera Dalton Floribunda, medium pink, 1961, ('Paul's Scarlet Climber' x 'Paul's Scarlet Climber') x ('Mary' x 'Queen Elizabeth'); Norman. Description.
Book (1978) Page(s) 98. Over the years we introduced [Albert] Norman's roses, the most pleasant of relationships was sustained. We learned to love Mrs. Norman who was commemorated in 'Charlotte Elizabeth'. Their daughter had the excellent rose 'Vera Dalton' and a grand-daughter was 'Anne Elizabeth'.
Book (8 Mar 1970) Page(s) 32. 'Ena Harkness', one of the finest roses of our time, was raised by an amateur, Mr. Albert Norman, whose real job was connected with diamond cutting in Hatton Garden. But his success with 'Ena' was no fluke, for he also gave us 'Frensham', for many years the best seller among floribundas, and he later produced 'Isobel Harkness', 'Ann Elizabeth', 'Vera Dalton', and others.
Book (1962) Page(s) 151. Better Roses (Australia), Victoria. advertisement. The Latest Roses. Vera Dalton Flor. (Norman 1961). Lovely true soft pink, semi-double blooms well spaced in the clusters.
Book (1962) Includes photo(s). p97. Photo Vera Dalton
p159. Trial Ground Awards 1961 Certificate of Merit to Vera Dalton (Flori.). Trial Ground No. 1799. Reg. No. 721. Raiser: A. Norman, Surrey. Distributor: R. Harkness & Co., Hitchin. Seedling x 'Queen Elizabeth'. Vigour of growth, 7. Habit of growth compact and bushy with plentiful dark green foliage, 7. Freedom from disease, 16. Blooms of 22 petals, 3 1/2 inches across when open, 7. Colour pale camellia rose, 8. Freedom of flowering, 14. General effect, 7. Fragrance, 4.
p162. Trial Ground Awards 1961 Trial Ground Certificate to Vera Dalton (Flori.).
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