Book  (1965)  Page(s) 216.  
 
'La Belle Marie' T. (Int. Tillotson). 'Old Blush' x 'Mme. Laurette Messimy'. Medium size, fragrant (fruity), pink, veined darker, reverse deep rose, center incurved. Fol. smooth, pointed. Vig. tall; profuse bloom.

Website/Catalog  (1964)  Page(s) 24.  
 
'La Belle Marie'. Tea. (1942) 4 feet. Flowers repeatedly. This Belle and her sister, Suzanne, were created by a cross between Old Blush China and Madame Laurette Messimy, a Tea, and both favor the Old Blush side of the family. Smooth, medium green foliage, the leaves long and pointed, on a vigorous and prolific plant. Marie has 2 to 2 1/2 inch blooms whose outer petals are a deep rose, the rest slightly lighter and veined with the deeper tone, the very center petals incurved and crinkly. It's lovely . . . and the fragrance is like blending peaches, bananas, orange juice, pears and strawberries, my favorite breakfast in Summer. 3 for 5.25 each 2.00