Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 463.  
 
Portadown Sally Hybrid Tea, crimson-carmine, base yellow, reverse sulphur-yellow, 1931, McGredy. Description.

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 36.  
 
Bush Roses
Portadown Sally (Hybrid Tea)... Crimson-carmine flushed and veined yellow with yellow base. The blooms are somewhat thin, but of good shape. Vigorous upright growth. Faint Tea perfumed. Introduced 1931.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 575.  
 
Portadown Sally (HT) McGredy 1931; bright reddish crimson-carmine, shaded and veined yellow, base yellow, reverse sulphur-yellow, shaded and flecked carmine, medium size, semi-double, fine form, lasting, fragrance 6/10, repeats well, long strong stems, thick foliage, growth 6/10, upright. Sangerhausen

Website/Catalog  (1933)  Page(s) 52.  
 
New Roses 1932. Portadown Sally Pernt. (S. McGredy & Son 1931) F. 2. Reddish carmine flushed and veined yellow running to a yellow base. The outside of the petals are sulphur yellow flushed with carmine. The flowers only carry 20 to 25 petals and are of moderate size. The growth is fairly good while it is faintly tea scented. A.H.M.Mt. P.S.

Book  (1932)  Page(s) 34.  
 
Harry H. Hazlewood.  The New Roses of 1932. 
Garden Varieties. This section represents those free-flowering and decorative types which do not come up to exhibition standard. Portadown Sally (McGredy). An attractive decorative of Pernetiana origin.  The colour is reddish carmine, running to a yellow base. Foliage looks doubtful in a moist climate.

Website/Catalog  (1932)  Page(s) 44.  
 
New Roses 1932.  Portadown Sally (HT.  S. McGredy & Son 1931) Reddish crimson carmine flushed and veined yellow, running to a yellow base; outer sides of the petals are sulphur yellow stained and flushed carmine. Flowers, whilst not very full, are of moderate size and good shape; high pointed centre; faint tea scent; vigorous growth; dark green mildew proof foliage. 4/- each.
A most attractive decorative type of 20 to 25 petals.  The colour is more carmine than crimson. If it does not die back it will be very welcome. Pernetiana.