C.japonica, Cachet Catalogue, 1840-1841, p.2. No description. Baumann, Mulhouse Catalogue,

1841-1842, p.13. No description. van Houtte Catalogue, 1858, 72:6: Brilliant carmine

pink, petals lined with white at the centre. Verschaffelt, 1853, Nouvelle Iconographie, Book

X, pl.III: The delicateness of this medium sized bloom justifies the name given, that of a

famous courtesan of antiquity. Foliage medium size. Petals of the exterior rows are rounded,

faintly emarginate or full; the others ovate, acute; the imbrication is perfect and seems to be

arranged in spiral, concentric series, all of a vivid, cerise pink colour. Originated by Santarelli,

Italy. Note: This name was invalidly used by Macarthur of Camden Park, Australia for one of

his seedlings. Synonym: ‘Aspasia Rosea’.