Book  (1940)  Page(s) 17.  
 
G. Beckwith & Son, Hoddesdon, Herts, England ['Leslie Evans']

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 247.  
 
Evans, Leslie (HT) Evans 1925; J. B. Clark X Red-Letter Day; velvety dark crimson, medium size, semi-double, strong stalks and canes, growth 6/10, hardy. Sangerhausen

Website/Catalog  (1926)  Page(s) 27.  
 
New Roses For 1926. Leslie Evans (HT. F. Evans) Rich, dark, velvety crimson, semi-double. Long pointed bud. The open flower is exceedingly beautiful, and makes this one of the finest bedding roses. Good, vigorous grower; strong stems; hardy. A nice buttonhole rose. A seedling from J. B. Clark x Red Letter Day. 4/. each.
The colour is very rich, like Hoosier Beauty at its best. Promising.​

Book  (1926)  Page(s) 182.  
 
Leslie Evans Hybrid Tea (F. Evans, 1925). Parentage: 'J.B. Clark' x 'Red-Letter Day'... rich dark velvety crimson...