Book  (1953)  Page(s) 35.  
 
S. J. Bisdee.  Red Roses in Tasmania. 
San Fernando was acclaimed the best of all reds when it was first catalogued in Australia, but it seldom opens here and is most disappointing.

Book  (1952)  Page(s) 57.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas.  Red Roses.
San Fernando gives enormous, long, rich scarlet crimson flowers of thirty petals and strong perfume. They open better than those of Malar Ros; the blooms are less pointed and fewer, while the growth is less erratic.

Book  (1950)  Page(s) 138.  
 
Mr. And Mrs. C. A. Homan.  The New Roses in Queensland. 
San Fernando. Is the result of a seedling from Heart's Desire and Crimson Glory, crossed with Poinsettia. Growth has been good, the blooms abundant and well shaped. This rose won the A.A.R.S. which is in itself no small recommendation. Rich scarlet-crimson blooms have a delightful fragrance. They seem inclined to open a little too quickly in the warm weather, but we are looking forward to seeing this again in the autumn, winter and spring, when it is at its best. 

Book  (1949)  
 
p43.  Dr. A. S. Thomas.  Let Us Take Stock - Old and New
San Fernando  (1 plant, 2 years; 3 plants 1 year). I rate this rose as nearly up to the standard of Mme. A. Meilland as a specimen bloom. Immense vivid red flowers on strong upright growth. One could suspect its parents to be Malar Ros and Poinsettia. The latter is a grand-parent. This rose is as big as Malar Ros but opens well and does not blue. So far no constitutional die-back. The colour is almost as bright as Poinsettia and it even includes the one outer petal with the green streak. Good perfume. An outstanding rose.

p86.  Frank Mason.  The Newer Roses in New Zealand
San Fernando A beautiful scarlet rose with a good scent. This rose will supersede Poinsettia. It is a strong grower and the blooms are of the best exhibition form. 

Book  (1948)  
 
p24. Harry H. Hazlewood.  The New Roses of 1947-48.
San Fernando, HT. (Morris).This is said to be the result of crossing 'Heart's Desire' x 'Crimson Glory' and the progeny crossed with Poinsettia. It is an outstanding introduction with good all round qualities and few faults. Buds are usually long and pointed, with occasional bull nosed specimens on young plants. They open to rich scarlet crimson, highly fragrant blooms of 30 petals. Growth and foliage are good. For garden and exhibition purposes this is one of the best of this year's introductions. A.A.R.S.

p88.  Herbert C. Swim. Newer Roses Offered in the United States for 1947-48
San Fernando, a seedling raised by the late Theodore J. Morris, is outstanding because of the brilliance of its colour, which apparently comes from Poinsettia, from which it was derived. It also is noteworthy because of extremely fine substance and strong fragrance. It is not as vigorous as we should like but we consider it an improvement on Heart's Desire, which it most resembles.

Website/Catalog  (1948)  Page(s) 87.  
 
San Fernando (Plant Patent Applied for) The introduction of this grand Rose is an important milestone in the production of better red Roses. Competent judges who have seen the elegant red Rose in bloom, rank it high among the best of its color. The bright vermilion buds are long and pointed, opening into fully double flowers of vermilion-scarlet. In addition to the elegant form and brilliant color SAN FERNANDO has another outstanding quality – intense and lasting fragrance. The vigorous growth, fine foliage, brilliant color and pointed form are sufficient qualities to racommend any Rose, but when you add the spicy old rose fragrance to these qualities, it can be thuthfully said that San Fernando, the new red Rose, will be among the leading varieties for a long time to come.

Website/Catalog  (1947)  Page(s) 7.  
 
Supplement to the 1947 catalogue. Novelty Roses 1947-48. San Fernando  (HT. Morris) This is said to be the result of crossing 'Heart's Desire' x 'Crimson Glory' and the progeny crossed with 'Poinsettia'.  It is an outstanding introduction with good all round qualities and few faults. Buds are usually long and pointed with occasional bull-nosed specimens on young plants. They open to rich scarlet crimson, highly fragrant blooms of 30 petals. Growth and foliage are good. For garden and exhibition purposes this is one of the best of this year's introduction. A.A.R.S. 7/6 each.