Book  (1965)  Page(s) 165.  
 
'Greater Hastings' HT. ()Francis, '57). Pink.

Book  (1960)  Page(s) 43.  
 
Mervyn Evans. The following new roses were raised in New Zealand and were in commerce in 1959.
'Greater Hastings' (Dr. R.S.R. Francis, 1957). Hybid tea. 'Dusky Maiden' x 'Peace'. Dark cadmium pink with narrow band of apricot at base of petals. tea scented.