Book  (Apr 1999)  Page(s) 557.  
 
Mabel Lynas Pernetiana. Samuel McGredy (Portadown, Ireland) 1926

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 331.  
 
Mabel Lynas Hybrid Tea, crimson-scarlet, base yellow, 1926, McGredy. Description.

Book  (1939)  Page(s) 131.  
 
Mr John Poulsen, NZ.  Canterbury Roses.
Anna Neagle.- ...seems to be an improved Mabel Lynas.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 436.  
 
Lynas, Mabel (hybrid lutea) McGredy 1926; glossy dark crimson-scarlet, shaded reddish maroon, base yellow, very large, double, fine form, lasting, solitary or up to 3, fragrance 8/10, floriferous, continuous bloom, long strong stems, few prickles, glossy light green foliage, lasting, growth 7/10, upright, bushy, hardy. Sangerhausen

Magazine  (Jul 1931)  Page(s) 85.  
 
Rosiers Pernet... Mabel Lynas (S.-M'Gredy & Son, 1927). — Rouge cramoisi foncé sur fond jaune, très grande, pleine, parfumée. Arbuste vigoureux.

Website/Catalog  (1928)  Page(s) 30.  
 
New Roses 1928. Mabel Lynas (Pernetiana. S. McGredy & Son  1927) Colour dark crimson with yellow base and although a Pernetiana it favours the HT in habit and the HP as regards hardiness. Flowers are very large, full, and of fine form; free; very fragrant.
Colour fades badly, and is Tyrian Rose rather than crimson. Medium grower. 40 petals.

Book  (1925)  Page(s) 124.  Includes photo(s).
 
MABEL LYNAS. (H. T.) Raised by Messrs. SAMUEL McGREDY & SON, Portadown, North Ireland. Awarded the Gold Medal, Autumn Show, 1924. This is a Rose somewhat on the border line of the Pernetiana. The colour is a rich velvety crimson with a slight shade of maroon. The blooms are large and double, and carried well on long stiff stems above the foliage. The plant shown was vigorous, and free of mildew. A good garden Rose with a delicious perfume.