Book  (Jul 1996)  Page(s) 143.  
 
The Knight A variety that David Austin considers inferior and does not recommend growing unless you're a collector.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 603.  
 
Shrub, dark red, 1969, 'Chianti' x Seedling; Austin, D. Flowers crimson turning purple and mauve, double (80 petals), flat, medium; fragrant; foliage dark; repeat bloom.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 26.  
 
The best seedling from the union of 'Gipsy Boy' and 'Chianti' … very weak growth, but attractive flowers of a lovely rich crimson coloring.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 26.  
 
One of the first English Roses David Austin introduced when he formed his nursery in 1970. This rose has since been discontinued.

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 117.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 117.  
 
The Knight English Rose. Austin 1969. No longer grown by him but available from Lowe's Nursery in New Hampshire. [Note: This book was published in 1988.] 'Chianti' x Seedling.

Book  (1971)  Page(s) 20.  
 
David Austin. New "English" Roses. [Reprinted from the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, February 1970, with permission of the R.H.S.). 'The Knight' ('Chianti' x seedling) has full Gallica-like blooms in varying shades of crimson and purple and dark prickly growth.

Book  (1970)  Page(s) 153.  
 
New Roses of thr World.
The Knight S (David Austin Ltd. '69) 'Chianti' x seedling.  Double, flat, crimson turning purple and mauve, blooms borne singly and several together. Free, perpetual blooming. Medium fragrance. Dark green matt foliage. Free growth. Hardy.