Book  (3 Jan 2010)  
 
'Kathleen O’Rourke’ HT, op, 1976, Dickson, Patrick; flowers soft orange-pink, 4 in., 38 petals, high-centered, moderate fragrance; foliage large, matte
[Fragrant Cloud × Red Planet]
Introductions: A. Dickson

Book  (2005)  Page(s) 130.  
 
‘Kathleen O’Rourke’ HT. Op P. Dickson, 1976. Modern Roses 11.
Ross Roses, Australia. Trewallyn Nursery, Australia

Website/Catalog  (1997)  Page(s) 9.  
 
‘Kathleen O’Rourke’ HT. (Dickson). Rose pink. Large double blooms of noble exhibition form held erect on strong stems with large leathery foliage. Fragrant.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 285.  
 
Kathleen O'Rourke Hybrid Tea, soft orange-pink, 1976, 'Fragrant Cloud' x 'Red Planet'; Dickson, P. Description.

Book  (1984)  Page(s) 122.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas, Victoria.  Some Of The Newer Introductions. 
Kathleen O'Rourke (A. P. C. Dickson). Large blooms with about 35 petals, and deep orange-pink colouring. An outstanding dual-purpose rose.

Book  (1983)  Page(s) 127.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas, Victoria. Some Of The Newish Cultivars. 
Kathleen O'Rourke  Large flowered (Dickson) A superb dual purpose rose in the 'Duftwolke' colour group.

Book  (1981)  Page(s) 119.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas, Victoria.  Some New Ones.
I have seen some fine plants and blooms of Kathleen O'Rourke in friends' gardens - in the 'Superstar', 'Duftwolke' colour group, but better in both form of flower and constitution of the plant. Raised by Dickson (N. Ireland) and named for an Australian lady.

Book  (1980)  Page(s) 112.  
 
Roy and Heather Rumsey, NSW.  New Roses. 
Kathleen O'Rourke  (Dickson): Hybrid tea. A nice large rosy pink flower of good form, and fragrant. A rose most people seem to like.