Book  (1958)  Page(s) 80.  
 
Desert Song. HT. (Fletcher; int. Tucker, '48.) Mrs. Sam NcGredy X Golden Dawn. Large (4-5 in.), dbl. (40-45 petals), peony form, very fragrant, glowing reddish copper. Fol. glossy, bronzy. Best in autumn.

Magazine  (Mar 1949)  Page(s) 1. trimester, p. 15.  
 
Vous trouverez, ci-après, une première liste de noms pour lesquels nous avons donné accord à la N.R.S. ...
No Reg.: 30, Name: Desert Song, Raised By: R. Tucker & Sons, Registered By: N. Fletcher, Date: 29.6.48

Translation:
You will find below a first list of names for which we have agreed with the National Rose Society....