It was named to celebrate the initial publication of the company's American catalogue of roses.

[1][2] David C. H. Austin (1926–2018) was an award-winning rose breeder, nursery owner and writer from Shropshire, England.

When he was young, he was attracted to the beauty of old garden roses, especially the Gallicas, the Centifolias and the Damasks, which were popular in nineteenth century France.

Austin attained international commercial success with his new rose varieties.

It was named to celebrate the initial publication of the company's American rose catalogue.