Book  (1958)  Page(s) 165.  
 
Improved Lafayette. F. (H&S; int. Dreer, 35.) E. G. Hill X seedling. Semi-dbl., open, slightly fragrant, deep glowing red, suffused vivid crimson. Fol. soft. Vig., bushy.

Website/Catalog  (1947)  Page(s) 46.  
 
General List. Floribunda Roses. Improved Lafayette (Howard & Smith 1935) 3. Single red with a crimson suffusion.  Vigorous, healthy growth and freedom of bloom. 

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 396.  
 
Lafayette, Improved (polyantha) Howard & Smith 1935; glowing dark red, shaded vivid crimson, stronger and more floriferous than Lafayette

Book  (1935)  Page(s) 209.  
 
New Roses of the World.
Improved Lafayette  P. (Howard & Smith; intro by Henry A. Dreer, 1935). E. G. Hill x Seedling No. 72.   Bud globular; flower semi-double, open, lasting, slightly fragrant, deep glowing red, suffused with vivid crimson.  Foliage soft. Vigorous (2 x 2 1/2 ft), bushy; profuse, continuous bloomer.