Isabella Grey (Noisette) [seedling of Chromatella]
Floricultural Cabinet 25: 178-179 (July, 1857)

THE charming Rose selected for our present illustration is one which will be hailed with pleasure by all growers of this lovely tribe. In addition to its possessing all those qualities that are desirable in a Tea Rose, it has the additional recommendation of being a very freegrowing variety, bearing its rich golden blossoms in great abundance, while its constitution is vigorous. The flowers are large, full, and of a rich golden yellow, not partaking of the usual numerous tints of buff, lemon, and salmon, which have hitherto been so common in this class. It appears to have been raised from seed by a Mr. Grey, in South Carolina, with whom it bloomed most profusely, and although exposed to the great heat of that climate, appeared to suffer no injury, and in this country it has also kept its character. As noticed by us in a late number, a plant was exhibited at the Horticultural Society's rooms last April, having forty fully expanded blooms, diffusing a rich fragrance, and exciting considerable notice.
The old Double Yellow Rose, so remarkable for its shy-flowering qualities, will now be entirely superseded by the present beautiful variety, which bids fair to become a universal favourite, both as a pillar Rose, or for planting in the conservatory. For its culture we refer our readers to an article on the Tea Roses in the present number.