Book  (1992)  Page(s) 113.  
 
Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1991-92 Season. 'Melissa'. Martin 1985. Cherry red and silver; 14 reports on 21 bushes; 1-4 years; 50cms; 7.5 rating. An eye catching garden mini with semi-single cherry red with silver eye and reverse flowers in the true handpainted style. Not widely grown in all areas but all do seem pleased with it. It is very healthy except for mites ravishing it, grows strongly, repeat can be slow.

Book  (1990)  Page(s) 99.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1989-90 Season. 'Melissa'. Martin, 1985. Handpainted type red, silver reverse; 4 reports; 5 bushes; 3-4 years; 50cm; 7.5 rating. An eyecatching bright cherry garden type mini, in the handpainted style. Blooms are semi-single, come in masses and are reliable. Health is good.

Book  (1989)  Page(s) 108.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1988-89 Season. Miniature. 'Melissa'. Martin 1985. Hand-painted cherry red with silver centre; 3 reports; 6 bushes; 1-3 years; 50cm; 7.7 rating. Blooms are semi-single in the "handpainted" fashion and it needs heat to give the best colour. Blooms come early, it is healthy and makes a grand garden display.

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 16.  Includes photo(s).
 
Photo. Caption: 'Melissa', Miniature, Martin, New Zealand 1985. Taken in the garden of Mrs. Moira Sligo, Oamaru, by Brent Wilson.