Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 550.  
 
Silk Hat™ Hybrid Tea, red purple, cream reverse, 1986, (AROsilha; AROsilma); 'Ivory Tower' x ('Night 'n' Day' x 'Plain Talk'); Christensen. Description.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 27.  
 
Ross Heathcote, New Roses in Victoria. 
Silk Hat  Very unusual mulberry colour wth silver flush reverse. Spreading habit and healthy growth. Good form.