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I was living in Vernon New Jersey at that time (1980's) and that particular rose was my responsibility.
It had strangely variant blooms, some from two inches to almost 5 across, and color varied from a solid light or medium blue to darker blue, light blue with darker mottling on the edges.
Had some pics of it, but they have sionce faded.

But I remember the surprise on the faces of my teachers at the end of the school year when I brought roses in for them.
Sort of a 'thank you for putting up with me over the school year' thing.
I was often asked if it was a real rose.
I think the reason for it's color is that my yard was once a strawberry field.
And roses grow best where strawberries will grow.
At least in my experience.