Website/Catalog  (1945)  Page(s) 23.  
 
'Rufus'. Bright red with an occasional white stripe on the outer petals. One of the best.

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 6.  
 
A.J. and C. Allen, Norwich, England [breeders of 'Rufus']

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 45.  
 
Polyantha and their Hybrids (Dwarf Bedding Types)
No pruning necessary except to remove the past season's flower stems.
Rufus... A pure self crimson of intense shade. Flowers are double and are produced in bold trusses. Recommended. Introduced 1926.

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 634.  
 
Rufus (polyantha) Allen 1925; velvety scarlet-crimson, lasting, small, very double, in clusters of 25-50, floriferous, continuous bloom, growth 6/10, short, dense. Sangerhausen

Website/Catalog  (1927)  Page(s) 31.  
 
New Roses 1927. Rufus (Dwf. Poly. A. J. & C. Allen) Pure crimson with an occasional white stripe on the outer petals. It is a remarkably good keeping rose when cut. Midway between 'Orleans' and 'Miss Edith Cavell', and promising very well. 4/– each.