Book  (1976)  Page(s) 90.  
 
Location 172 (G) Kardinal (W. Kordes' S. 1967), HT, dark red, large, double, moderate fragrance, tall

Book  (1971)  Page(s) 153.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas, Victoria.  The New Ones. 
'Kardenal' has given a few fine dark red show blooms on plants of improved vigour but extremely prone to mildew. 

Book  (1970)  Page(s) 151.  
 
Dr. Thomas, [Victoria].  The New Ones.  
Kardenal, HT. (Kordes, 1967) A fairly dark, well-formed red rose. So far it is not very vigorous being quite over-shadowed by neighbouring plants.

Book  (1969)  
 
p27.  Roy and Heather Rumsey, NSW.  New Roses. 
Kardinal. HT. (Kordes) A very good red with ample petals and good form.  A good grower, with an abundance of flowers.

p164. Mr. W. G. Treloar of Portland, Victoria.  The New Ones.  
Kardinal is a good new dark velvet red cultivar with real exhibition possibilities. The growth is medium and like so many other reds, it does get some mildew.

Book  (1968)  Page(s) 180.  
 
W. G. Treloar, Victoria. (advertisement)  New Roses for 1968.  
Kardinal HT. Fragrant dark red.