Book  (Dec 1998)  Page(s) 391.  
 
‘Marco Polo’. Modern, large-flowered Hybrid Tea. Light pink. Repeat-flowering. The color of ‘Marco Polo’ is similar to ‘Memoriam’. The double flowers have good exhibition form, are high centered, large and fragrant. The foliage is glossy on a vigorous and upright plant. Bred by an amateur breeder who also bred ‘Elizabeth Fankhauser’ and ‘Betano Beach’, it has good disease resistance. Zones 5-11. Fankhauser, Australia, 1971. ‘Memoriam’ x ‘Elizabeth Fankhauser’.

Newsletter  (1996)  Page(s) 15. Vol 5, No. 2.  
 
Marco Polo. HT. 1970. D. A. Fankhauser.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 354.  
 
Marco Polo Hybrid Tea, soft dawn-pink, 1971, 'Memoriam' x 'Elizabeth Fankhauser'; Fankhauser...

Book  (1972)  Page(s) 157.  
 
New Roses of the World. Marco Polo. HT. (IIIA) (D. A. Fankhauser, ’71) ‘Memoriam’ x ‘Elizabeth Fankhauser’. Large, long pointed buds. large, high-centred, soft dawn-pink, double blooms borne singly on long stems. Very good lasting quality. Moderate fragrance. Normal green, glossy, medium sized foliage. Disease resistant. Vigorous compact, upright to 5 ft growth. Continuous blooming.

Book  (1971)  Page(s) 99.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Rose Registrations. Marco Polo. HT. D. A. Fankhauser, 1970.