Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 354.  
 
Mardi Gras Hybrid Tea, deep velvety red, 1953, 'Crimson Glory' x 'Poinsettia'; Jordan, G.L. Description.

Book  (1966)  Page(s) 110.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Roses in Victoria. 
In 1954 we had three cultivars from 'Poinsettia' x 'Crimson Glory' - 'Schlosser's Brillant', 'Fred W. Alesworth', and 'Mardi Gras' - all good roses in their day. 

Magazine  (Aug 1960)  Page(s) 3. trimester, p. 33.  
 
« Mardi Gras », (Jakson et Perkins 1952), fleur écarlate brillant, Excellente pour la fleur coupé

Book  (1958)  Page(s) 218.  
 
Mardi Gras. HT. (G. L. Jordan; int. J&P, '53.) Crimson Glory X Poinsettia. Bud ovoid; fl. large (5 in.), dbl. (30-35 petals), high centered, fragrant, deep velvety red. Fol. leathery. Vig., upright, bushy; abundant bloom. (28) Pl. Pat. 1139.

Book  (1954)  Page(s) 13.  
 
Harry H. Hazlewood. The New Roses of 1954. Mardi Gras, HT. (Jordan, 1952). This is the second of the ‘Crimson Glory’ x ‘Poinsettia’ family with richly coloured, shapely, fragrant, double deep velvety red exhibition blooms which keep their colour very well. It is a good grower and will be a very welcome addition.