Book  (1942)  Page(s) 24.  
 
Alister Clark.  Here and There.
Pink Dawn has given attractive flowers which look very well in water, but it has rather much Pernetiana in its pedigree, I fear.

Book  (1941)  Page(s) 113.  
 
Mr. Frank Mason, New Zealand Rose
There is another Rose which I have got and cannot find any description. It was sent to me as Pink Dawn, and is a Rose that is really worthwhile. The shape is all that can be desired and the growth is good. The colour is a clear pink. 

Book  (1938)  Page(s) 135.  
 
A Second Class Trial Ground Certificate was awarded to :-
No. 401A Pink Dawn (H.T.). Howard & Smith. Laxton Brothers....

Website/Catalog  (1936)  Page(s) 47.  
 
New Roses 1935.  Pink Dawn HT. (Howard & Smith 1935). 3.  Large, rich, bright carmine pink bloom, carried erect on long, strong stems.  A good, strong grower, very attractive as a cut bloom for home decoration.  This is quite distinct from 'Queensland Beauty'. E. 

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 195.  
 
Dawn, Pink (HT) Howard & Smith 1935; Joanna Hill X ? ; vivid pink, large, double, high-centered, fragrance 6/10, floriferous, continuous bloom, long stems, growth 6/10, upright.