Book (1986) Page(s) 27.
'Bertha Aikman'. HT. (J. W. Simpson; Manawatu Rose Soc., 1977). 'Gypsy Moth' x 'Percy Thrower'. Bud high pointed; Fl. two-toned salmon-pink, dbl, (45 petals), large (4 in.); fragrant; Fol. matt; Moderate, slightly spreading growth; pb.
Book (1986) Page(s) 58.
Dawn Chisholm, Editor. [At Mavis and Roy Connell's Waikato garden] 'Bertha Aikman' was, without exaggeration, carrying dozens of blooms.
Book (1984) Page(s) 21.
Final Analysis 1983-84. 'Bertha Aikman'. Simpson 1977 ('Gipsy Moth' x 'Percy Thrower') 45 petals, two toned salmon-pink. tragrant. 25 reports, 7.1 rating. This New Zealand raised rose has risen over the years in its rating, but would still appear to be only known of in the North Island and Nelson. Early reporters were pleased with it in general, even though most blooms had split centres. Reporters still are very pleased with her, in spite of those split centres, they still talk of her as being a very good garden variety. The plant is healthy and inclined to sprawl.
Book (1983) Page(s) 22.
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1982-83 Season. Hybrid Teas.
'Bertha Aikman'. Simpson 1977. ('Gypsy Moth' x 'Percy Thrower'). 8 reports. 6 years. Average height 4 ft. 7.3 rating. A two-toned salmon-pink rose. 6 reports from the North Island and two from the Nelson area, so we feel this rose is not widely known in New Zealand, a pity as it scores well and all reporters speak of it as being a good garden rose. It thrives in hot weather, produces shapely small blooms which often have split centres. There are few thorns. The foliage a dull colour, is healthy. The bush grows well and is tough.
Book (1982) Page(s) 15.
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses 1981-1982 Season. Hybrid Teas.
'Bertha Aikman'. (Simpson 1977 - 'Gypsy Moth' X 'Percy Thrower') Two toned salmon-pink 4 reports, 5 years, Average height 4'6". Rating 7.5. Reported on only from mid New Zealand, a good garden rose that lasts well in the vase. Manawatu says it is best in hot weather, tho has too many split centres, and South Taranaki gets lovely Exhibition blooms of lovely colour.
Book (1981)
p7. Photo Mrs. Bertha Aikman. Citation for the New Zealand Rose Award, 1981.
p44. Jim Humphreys. Review of Newer Roses 1980-1981 Season. Hybrid Teas.
Bertha Aikman: Deep salmon pink: 6 reports: 3 years grown: Average height 125cm: Rating 7.2. Gisborne: Tough, enduring, likes it hot. Some spilt centres. Rotorua: Fairly vigorous, too many split centres. When good, very good. Nelson: Attractive blooms. Rather thin petals. Bush improves with age.
Book (1979) Page(s) 12.
Review of Newer Roses 1978-79. 'Bertha Aikman'. Bi-colour. 10 reports. 1 year grown. Average height
100cm; National rating 7. Rotorua: Lovely colouring and buds, but split centres make it a vase and garden rose. Manawatu: A fine rose for vase work, enjoys good health. Gisborne: Stands hot weather well; tough foliage; some split centres.
Book (1978)
p30. Mr. T. Watson. New Rose Registrations, 1977. 'Bertha Aikman'. HT. Pink blend. Raiser J. W. Simpson.
p71 In his [John Simpson's] third year, spurred on by Mrs. Bertha Aikman, he was putting his blooms on to the show bench.
Book (1977) Includes photo(s).
p27. New Rose Registrations 1976. 'Bertha Aikman'. Salmon pink. HT. Raiser: J. W. Simpson.
p49 Caption to photo. A vase of 'Bertha Aikman' at the Bulls Autumn Rose show; raised by J. Simpson.
Book (1976) Page(s) 33.
Pamela Morrah. Trial Six - The Pick of the Bunch. John Simpson, who had won the award for the best N.Z. raised rose in the 1973-75 trials, has a well textured fragrant exhibition HT in a bright salmon ('Gypsy Moth' x 'Percy Thrower').
