Book  (1983)  Page(s) 55.  
 
K. J. Nobbs. The Lippiatts, Rose Breeders. Other introductions were:
'Mrs. Lippiatt' an HP rose 1887 was "brilliant red velvety crimson, best of its colour". This rose was also grown and offered for sale by other nurserymen so in its day must have been a good rose.

Book  (1941)  Page(s) 96.  
 
Editor. Roses of New Zealand.
1887. 'Mrs. Lippiatt, HP, 'Lord Macaulay' x 'Souvenir de Pierre Notting'

Book  (1920)  Page(s) 159.  
 
'Mrs. Lippiatt'. Hybrid Perpetual. Dark velvety crimson. Vigorous and free flowering, Autumn bloomer.

Website/Catalog  (1911)  Page(s) 25.  
 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses. Mrs. Lippiatt. Rich glowing crimson, large and full; free.

Article (newspaper)  (29 Oct 1905)  Page(s) 2.  
 
 "Mrs. Lippiatt" is another capital H.P., raised, we believe, some years since in New Zealand. It is a rose of good habit, and exceedingly rich in color, opens well, though at times some what inclined to "burn." But it is, unfortunately, not singular in this respect.

[From an article "Among the Roses" by "Veritas" in 'The Sunday Times' newspaper (Not 'The Sunday Herald')].

Booklet  (1904)  Page(s) 22.  
 
Mrs. Lippiatt (Lippiatt, N.Z.) deep velvety-crimson, large and full; a good Autumn bloomer.  Vig. Exh. Gdn.