Magazine  (2001)  Page(s) 87. Vol 95, part 3.  
 
Marilyn Stevens. The British Rose Festival at Hampton Court.
Among other new varieties from Fryer's this year is 'Thelma Barlow', a traditional style hybrid tea with excellent disease resistance. This rose was requested by friends and launched in honour of a special Birthday.

Magazine  (2001)  Page(s) 44. Vol 95, Part 2.  
 
Roses at Chelsea.
Fryer's Roses at Knutsford had four new varieties.  Thelma Barlow is named specially for the TV personality in Coronation Street.  The rose is a beautiful porcelain pink HT rose.