Since bman is asking about Gallicas these days I thought I would mention this rose. My two plants are growing in tough conditions, are smallish but sturdy plants with arching growth and big, pale, fragrant, beautiful blooms. HMF says is isn't thorny but mine I remember as rather thornier than many Gallicas; and they call it a Hybrid China--I concur--or Bourbon, and to me it isn't like a Bourbon at all. It fits right in with the Gallicas. My plants show no tendency to sucker and are very easy to grow, making a good show in starvation conditions. I grew my plants from cuttings. Recommended.
Melissa