Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 272.  
 
J.H. Bruce Hybrid tea, crimson-scarlet, 1937, 'H.V. Machin' x 'Marion Horton'; Bees. Description.

Book  (1958)  Page(s) 173.  
 
J. H. Bruce. HT. (Bees, '37.) H. V. Machin X Marion Horton. Very large, dbl., high centered, crimson-scarlet. Fol. glosssy. Vig., bushy. (28) NRS Gold Medal, '36.

Newsletter  (15 Nov 1947)  
 
Other well-known varieties he [J.C. Thornton] introduced were "J. C. Thornton", "J. H. Bruce", "Lady Frost", "Mabel Francis", "Raffles Bruce", and "Hilda Bruce". 

Book  (1942)  Page(s) 79.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas.  Victoria.  The Best of Recent Introductions
J. H. Bruce (Bees, 1937), four plants three years old: One of the most outstanding colours I have seen; colour does not fade with age. Excellent form. Unfortunately, very poor growth and very subject to black spot.

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 18.  
 
Bees, Ltd., Sealand Nurseries, Chester, England ['J.H. Bruce']

Book  (1939)  Page(s) 108.  
 
Mr Allen A. Brundrett.  A Review of the New Roses in Victoria.
J. H. Bruce, H.T. (Bees Ltd.).-Perfectly bewitching blooms, of imposing proportions and shapely form, are built up of large overlapping petals, which reflex attractively and coil to a high centre. The colour is a rich crimson scarlet, which lights up the garden and glows with great intensity. With the best blooms, the above description has been quite in order. It is an excellent exhibition Rose of a type somewhat similar to Mrs. Geo. Geary, with long broad petals and beautiful form.

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 24.  
 
Bush Roses
J. H. Bruce (Hybrid Tea)... Perfectly bewitching blooms of imposing proportions and shapely form are built up of large overlapping petals which reflex attractively and coil to a high centre. The colour is a rich crimson scarlet, which lights up the garden and glows with great intensity. The colour withstands the worst elements—sunshine or rain have no ill effect. Very rich fragrance. Blooms are freely produced, and continue well into Autumn. Growth is very vigorous and upright, with strong disease-resisting foliage. Really first-class for garden decoration or exhibition. Introduced 1937.