Book  (19 Apr 2000)  Page(s) 108.  
 
'Damon Runyon', HT, mr, 1955, description; (Major Shelley X Heart's Desire); Duehrsen; H&S

Book  (1958)  Page(s) 76.  
 
Damon Runyon. HT. (Duehrsen; int. H&S, '55.) Red Talisman X Southport X Mirandy. Bud ovoid; fl. large (4-5½ in.), dbl. (50 petals), high centered, fragrant, crimson. Fol. glossy, coppery green. Vig., upright, bushy; profse bloom. (28) Pl. Pat. 1441.