Book  (1947)  Page(s) 117.  
 
Joyous Cavalier (Garden & Decorative)  A very vigorous grower and free-flowering red of semi-double form on opening. It is a grand subject for a hedge, and is a garden ornament with healthy foliage and many thorns. Colour light crimson, lacks perfume. Habit 4. (HT)

Website/Catalog  (1947)  Page(s) 33.  
 
General List. Joyous Cavalier (HT. Archer 1926) 4.  Light crimson flowers, semi-double to double, of splendid shape in the bud form, opening to loose blooms which keep their colour particularly well.  The growth is extremely vigorous and thorny with branching habit.  Unfoetunately there is little perfume.   In other respects this is a very welcome addition to our free flowering garden varieties, while it makes a vigorous and attractive  hedge.  Very aptly named as the colour is always attractive.  E. 

Book  (1941)  Page(s) 101.  
 
Miss Marjorie Walker, Cooma NSW. 
Joyous Cavalier is planted  at the back, right around the garden and is charming. It grows tall and has crimson semi-double blooms which hold their colour well; some of them are as double as Etoile de Hollande. 

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 11.  
 
p11.  Harry H. Hazlewood. The New Roses of 1940.
‘Poinsettia’s growth compares with ‘Joyous Cavalier’ for vigour, while the stems are almost equally thorny. 

Book  (1940)  
 
p11. W.E.B. Archer & Daughter, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, England. 'Joyous', 'Cavalier'.

p107. 'Joyous Cavalier' HT. Archer '26). 'Red-Letter Day' x 'Clarice Goodacre'. Bud pointed, crimson; fl. large, dbl. (25-30 petals), open, slightly fragrant, brilliant, non-bluing scarlet. Fol. dark, glossy. Very vig. (4 1/2 ft).

Book  (1939)  Page(s) 87.  
 
John Poulsen. The Rose as a Shrub.
Few Roses can equal Joyous Cavalier for freedom of growth and blooming qualities, and the bright scarlet flowers are most effective.

Book  (1938)  Page(s) 125.  
 
Mr A. G. De Lacy, Blackburn, Victoria.  Garden Roses. 
Joyous Cavalier. A very brilliant colour, prolific bloomer and vigorous grower; would make a great hedge Rose. Should be better known.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 134.  
 
Cavalier, Joyous (HT) Archer 1926; Red-Letter Day X Cl. Goodacre; glossy scarlet-carmine, large, double, open, lasting, solitary or up to 3, fragrance 5/10, floriferous, continuous bloom, growth 7/10, upright, 1,25m. Sangerhausen

Magazine  (Apr 1932)  Page(s) 47.  
 
[From the N.R.S. Trial garden in 1930][continued from August 1931 issue:]
Un Certificat de seconde classe a été décerné à:
112. Jovous Cavalier (H. T.), W. E. B. Archer & Daughter.
Couleur : Carmin brillant.
Forme de la fleur : Les fleurs s'ouvrent en plein et pas très fermes.
Parfum : Odoriférante.
Mode de croissance : Très vigoureuse. Feuillage vert olive, bois vert, épines rouges.
Destinations les mieux appropriées : Jardins, buissons, haies.
Remarques : D'une pousse vigoureuse et fleurissant librement, supporte bien la pluie

Website/Catalog  (1929)  Page(s) 34.  
 
New Roses 1929.
Joyous Cavalier (HT. (W. E. B. Archer, 1926). Red Letter Day x Clarice Goodacre. Type Red Letter Day in form only double. Bud large, long pointed, crimson. Flower large, double (23 to 30 petals), full open, lasting, slightly fragrant, brilliant scarlet that does not blue, borne about three together on long stem; drop off cleanly. Foliage abundant, medium size, dark bronzy green, glossy, disease resistant, very vigorous growth. 5/- each.
36 petals. Promising.