Here is a beautiful vintage illustration of the Christmas Rose. 
I thought you may also enjoy the following poem titled The Christmas Rose, by an anonymous author, which is included in the book with the description of the flower. 
I scanned the original illustration and poem from Familiar Garden Flowers by F. Edward Hulme, circa 1897.
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Beautiful illustration thank you.
This is an excellent image of Helleborus Niger, referred to as the Christmas rose. Unlike the poem, this lasts a very long time in the garden, blooming in the dead of winter & into early spring. There is no scent that I have detected, but it is large and beautiful to see amid all the other sleeping plants in the garden.
Beautiful Flower, thanks.
You’re welcome Angela, Peggy and Kimberly.
Thank you Peggy for the additional and very interesting information.
A pure beauty! Thanks a lot Julie! 🙂