Book  (1996)  Page(s) 147.  
 
The Editor. These two very good roses should be more widely grown. Colourbreak ('Brown Velvet'). ('Mary Sumner' x 'Kapai') 1983 is a most unique shade in the brown or burnt orange colour range. Compares with Nola Simpson's 'Hot Chocolate' but a more intense colour and a larger cluster of flowers.

Book  (1994)  Page(s) 120.  
 
Brown Velvet Description... russet/brown velvet velour... Unfortunately, like many browns, it changes colour under strong sunshine when the brown tones become orange...

Book  (Sep 1993)  Page(s) 97.  Includes photo(s).
 
Brown Velvet (MACultra, 'Colourbreak') Cluster-flowered. Sam McGredy 1975. Description... a combination of dark orange and brown... Parentage: 'Mary Sumner' x 'Kapai'

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 66.  
 
Brown Velvet Floribunda, orange, tinged brownish, 1983, (MACultra; 'Colorbreak'); 'Mary Sumner' x 'Kapai'; McGredy, S. Description.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 97.  Includes photo(s).
 
Brown Velvet MACultra. 'Colourbreak'. Cluster-flowered. "A new color break!" the old-time rose catalogues used to say whenever a rose appeared that was faintly unusual. It is one of those catch-phrases worn-out from overuse. But the color of 'Brown Velvet' is something out of the ordinary, a combination of dark orange and brown, much richer and brighter than it might sound. The bush is upright and the growth is unusually strong for a novel color. 'Color breaks' are usually associated with sickly plants. The dark green foliage is glossy. Scent is only slight. Raised by Sam McGredy in New Zealand, it was introduced in 1975 and won the New Zealand gold medal in 1979. 'Mary Sumner' x 'Kapai'. Repeat flowering.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 170.  Includes photo(s).
 
Brown Velvet, 'Colorbreak'. A Floribunda with red flowers that turn brownish in cool weather. McGredy (New Zealand) 1982. ('Mary Summer' x 'Kapai')

Book  (May 1992)  Page(s) 262.  
 
Brown Velvet ('Colorbreak'; MACultra) Floribunda. McGredy (New Zealand) 1982. Parentage: Mary Sumner' x 'Kapai'... Deep orangey blooms tinted brownish...

Book  (1989)  Page(s) 69.  
 
John Martin. Shrub Roses Old and New.
Colorbreak. The many petalled, quartered blooms are an unusual reddish brown with an old-fashioned appearance.

Book  (1988)  
 
p75. Hazel McLean. Favourite Roses in the Carterton Area.
Colorbreak (McGredy 1983). This rose seems to enjoy our climate. A very unusual, dull reddish brown Floribunda with long-lasting blooms.

p113. Don Sheppard. Final Analysis 1987-88.
Colorbreak MACultra; McGredy 1983; russet brown; 47 reports; 63 bushes; 5 years; 1.4 - 2m; 7.4 rating. Those reporters who liked the colour pointed high, while those who disliked the colour pointed low - rather unfair as all reports agreed that it grows well, health and repeat are good, there is a slight perfume, it produces lots of blooms which, although fading a little, are never ugly, even in death. One reporter found it was a good talking point and that he could inveigle the odd lady into the garden to see this rose by moonlight! We are told the colour blends well with yellow, cream and pink shades. A good, healthy rose for all NZ climates, but you either like or loathe the colour.

Book  (1987)  Page(s) 97.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1986-87 Season
Colorbreak McGredy 1983; russet brown; 14 reports; 20 bushes; 1-3 years. 1.5 - 2m; 7.5 rating. Off-beat colours - you either like them or you don't, so reporters' statements are coloured by their preferences. Northland makes an observation that Sam will be pleased to hear: "The colour is absolutely fantastic by moonlight!" Otherwise reports are similar to those of last year. All areas, Kaitaia to Otago agree that it is completely healthy and grows well, with plenty of blooms, fast repeat and very little fading. It makes a lovely sight in a copper vase. Hastings makes the disturbing observation that there appears to be two types of this cultivar on the market, one with good colour and growth and the other poor in both respects. I hope nurserymen will be selective with their propagation material if this is so. Highly recommended for all growers.