'Spectacular' rose References
Book (1936) Page(s) 677. Specacular (HT) Elliott 1912; sport of Killarney = Striped Killarney.
Book (1921) Page(s) 189. Spectacular, H.T. (Elliott, 1912.) Syn. Striped Killarney.
Book (1920) Page(s) 106. Killarney, Striped ...H.T....Spectacular
Magazine (1913) Page(s) 380. Spectacular Rose. The Most Novel and Beautiful Rose Ever Grown. A chance sport has.... It is a sport from the famous Killarney, and just like it in every respect, except its glorious, sparkling pink color is widely striped, blotched and variegated with pure white. This marvelous Rose originated with W. H. Elliott and was first exhibited in Boston, where it created a sensation.
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