Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 273.  
 
Joan Fittall Hybrid Tea, flowers bronze and gold fading to pink [yb], 1946, 'Luis Brinas' x Seedling; Moss; F. Mason.

Book  (1952)  Page(s) 98.  
 
New Zealand Rose Convention.
A visit to Mr. L. G. Moss' garden, Greatford, was of special interest from the fact that Mr. Moss has produced a considerable number of roses which are becoming popular.  Among them we noticed: Joan Fittall, a glorious colour... Mr. Moss has an artistic rose garden well worthy of inspection.

Book  (1952)  Page(s) 138.  
 
'Joan Fittall' HT. (Moss; int. F. Mason, '46) 'Luis Brinas' x unknown variety. Bud long-pointed; fl. medium size, semi-dbl., open, slightly fragrant, bronze and gold fading to pink. fol. leathery. Vig., bushy (3 ft.).

Magazine  (Sep 1951)  Page(s) 3. trimester, p. 92.  
 
Registration Internationale des Roses Nouvelles en 1950 Sous le contrôle de la National Rose Society, de l'American Rose Society et de la Société Française des Roses ...
Reg. No. U.S.A.; Joan Fittall; Enregistrées par U.S.A.; Obtenues par Frank Mason, New Zealand

Book  (1949)  Page(s) 88.  
 
Frank Penn. N.Z.: Other new roses that are attracting attention include: ..... and 'Joan Fittall' and ....produced by Mr. Leslie Moss, Rangitikei, and both very delightful decoratives,

Book  (1948)  Page(s) 102.  
 
Mr. S. J. Bisdee, Tasmanian Rose Notes.
Joan Fittall is a very attractive semi-double, duo-toned thing of orange and yellow. So far, it is lacking in substance, but if it improves in this respect, it will be a welcome addition to its class. Its growth and foliage are splendid.

Book  (1946)  Page(s) 93.  
 
Another rose raised by this enthusiast [Mr. L. Moss], named 'Joan Fittall' is a remarkably free bloomer and is "catching on".