Book  (1983)  Page(s) 55.  
 
K. J. Nobbs. The Lippiatts, Rose Breeders. Other introductions were:
The earliest appears to be 'Sir Robert Stout' in 1883. This was described as "dazzling velvet red, very fine when pruned to the very young wood; the old gives purple blossoms and should be cut away." Gained the honour of being Champion Rose at the Auckland Horticultural Show in 1897 and on four previous occasions.

Book  (1941)  Page(s) 96.  
 
Editor. Roses of New Zealand.
1883. 'Sir Robert Stout', HP.

Book  (1920)  Page(s) 160.  
 
'Sir Robert Stout'. Hybrid Perpetual. Velvety red. Blooms best on young wood.

Website/Catalog  (1911)  Page(s) 26.  
 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses. Sir Robert Stout. Velvety red, shaded maroon; splendid.

Booklet  (1904)  Page(s) 23.  
 
Sir Robert Stout (Lippiatt, N.Z.) Dazzling red, large. Vig. Exh.