Book  (1958)  Page(s) 291.  
 
Peerless. HT. (J. H. Hill Co., '35.) Better Times sport. Bud long pointed; fl. large, dbl. (38-40 petals), bright velvety scarlet-carmine. A florists' variety, not distributed for outdoor use. (28) Pl. pat. 157 (expired).

Book  (1938)  Page(s) 90.  
 
R. Marion Hatton. New Roses in America
Probably the most important florists' Rose in America to-day is the cerise sport of Briarcliff - Better Times. Now we have two red sports of Better Times - Peerless and Red Better Times. They are quite similar and are much like their parent except for their darker colouring. Under glass I can see a profitable future for them, as the Columbia family are all good producers. The stems are almost thornless and they have splendid fragrance.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 549.  
 
Peerless (HT) J.H. Hill 1935; sport of Better Times; glossy velvety scarlet-crimson, large, double, high-centered, lasting, floriferous, continuous bloom, long strong stems, growth 6/10, upright, bushy, dense.