Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 92.  
 
Chieftain Hybrid Tea, brilliant red, base yellow, 1936, 'Hadley' x 'Talisman'; Montgomery Co. Description.

Book  (1941)  Page(s) 79.  
 
John Poulsen, NZ.  South Island Roses
Chieftain has also failed to make much impression in the nursery row, but I think it will give better results in older plants.

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 88.  
 
John Poulsen, South Island Roses. 
Chieftain. Moderate growth so far, but produced some very fine blooms early. Later, during very hot weather, there was a tendency to fade.

Website/Catalog  (1940)  Page(s) 106.  
 
Chieftain (Hybrid Tea). Large, full blooms in bright fiery red stand on long, strong stalks. The plant grows bushy and is stocky.. . ...Low garden plants 1 piece RM [Reichsmark] 1.50  10 pieces RM 13.20

Book  (1939)  Page(s) 19.  
 
Harry H. Hazlewood.  The New Roses of 1939. 
From America Comes Chieftain HT. (Montgomery, 1936) said to be a 'Hadley'-'Talisman' cross. The growth is tall and healthy, while the richly fragrant, shapely blooms of bright red are definitely in the better Rose class.

Website/Catalog  (1939)  Page(s) 35.  
 
New Roses 1939. Chieftain (HT. Montgomery 1936) A large, shapely bloom of a bright red colour, which does not readily fade. The bloom, are produced on long, strong stems, while the foliage is healthy and the growth vigorous. 5/- each.
A first class variety. Recommended.

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 14.  
 
Bush Roses
Chieftain (Hybrid Tea)... Bright scarlet red, shaded cerise and yellow. Large elegant flower. Splendid growth. An excellent Rose for cutting. Introduced 1937.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 153.  
 
Chieftain (HT) Montgomery 1936; Hadley X Talisman; glossy red, base light yellow, large, double, high-centered, lsting, floriferous, abundant large leathery dark green foliage, growth 7/10, upright.