Website/Catalog  (1952)  Page(s) 10.  
 
Viscountess Devonport Yellow. 5/-

Book  (1939)  Page(s) 104.  
 
D. M. McLennan. Rose Thoughts From Mooroopna.
....Well, I will not weary you with descriptions of the "special" light and fancy coloured Roses, but they include..... and Viscountess Devenport, the last being a treasure for buttonholes and she is generous with her delicate, small, perfect, light yellow blooms, graduating towards an apricot centre.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 208.  
 
Devonport, Viscountess (HT) Hicks 1923; Improved M[rs.]. A. Ward; indian-yellow, fine form, fragrance 3/10, floriferous, long strong stems, dense habit. Sangerhausen

Book  (1934)  
 
Viscountess Devonport (H.T.): Rich Indian yellow; flowers of fine shape, long upright neck, compact growth, excellent bedder; very free and scented.

Website/Catalog  (1929)  Page(s) 16.  
 
Rosiers nouveaux 1923...
Viscountess Devonport. — Riche jaune indien, belle forme, tige longue et droite, végétation compacte, parfumée et florifère. Peut être décrite comme « Mrs Aaron Ward » améliorée avec fleurs plus grandes et d’un coloris plus foncé.
 

Book  (1928)  Page(s) 49.  
 
E. G. M. Gibson. The Spring Rose Show.
Mr. J. V. Rossi's winning selection consisted of ..... Viscountess Devonport, yellow, with copper shadings.

Website/Catalog  (1925)  Page(s) 32.  
 
Viscountess Devonport HT. (E. J. Hicks). This excellent rose can safely be described as an improved 'Mrs. Aaron Ward' it having the same form of flower, but much finer. Rich Indian yellow, compact growth and sweetly scented. Very rich colour, but fades badly in hot weather. Semi-double.

Website/Catalog  (1925)  Page(s) 8.  
 
Novelties for 1925. Viscountess Devonport (HT). E. J. Hicks. This excellent Rose can safely be described as an improved 'Mrs. Aaron Ward', it having the same form of flower but much finer. Rich Indian yellow, compact growth and sweetly scented.

Book  (1924)  Page(s) 171.  
 
New Roses of All the World.
Viscountess Devonport HT. (Hicks, 1923). Type, an improved 'Mrs. Aaron Ward'. Flower of fine shape, rich Indian-yellow, borne on long, strong stem; moderately fragrant. Compact grower; very free bloomer.