Book  (2011)  
 
p9. Obituary. Nola Mary Simpson. ....and delicate 'Silky Mist' featured the most exquisite decorative form seen for many a year.

p25. Looking Back. Daphne Rissman. 'First Love'....was later surpassed by 'Silky Mist', beautiful but prone to mildew however.

Book  (2009)  Page(s) 79.  
 
David Ruston. Australia / New Zealand Differences. Decorative Roses. In New Zealand the favourites are 'Silky Mist' (Simpson) 1989. Wins a lot of awards.

Book  (2005)  Page(s) 48.  Includes photo(s).
 
Photo. 'Silky Mist'. Photograph Hayden Foulds.

Book  (2004)  
 
p30. Favourite Exhibiting Roses. Margaret Liddell. Decorative 'Silky Mist' - every flower is show bench quality.

p32 Favourite Exhibiting Roses. Marian and Michael Brown. Decorative. 'Silky Mist' - Consistent, classic decorative form, every flower is showable. Easy to handle, strong stems with few thorns. Subject to mildew and the spacing between leaves is sometimes too 'gappy'. The most successful decorative for us in the last ten years.

p33 Favourite Exhibiting Roses. Janet Pike. Decorative 'Silky Mist' - The classic urn shape has been good to me. I have one bush but it produces many beautiful blooms with long fine stems and complementary foliage.

p35. Favourite Exhibiting Roses. Pauline Waller. Decorative. 'Silky Mist' In my opinion this is the best decorative rose for exhibitors. Its biggest fault is that it suffers badly with powdery mildew, but I still consider it well worth growing.

Book  (2003)  Page(s) 70.  
 
Stuart Pinfold. Our Show That Was. The top decorative was a 'Silky Mist' and a fine one too. It had perfect form as this variety invariably has for show purposes.

Book  (1997)  Page(s) 118.  
 
Nola Simpson. Top Favourites in New Zealand 1996-97 Season. Of the favourites 'Elina' headed the HTs again for the second year in succession with 'Loving memory' second and 'Silky Mist' third.

Book  (1996)  
 
p62 R. P. Lindner. Typical of the varieties we know well which could be classed as decorative would be 'Touch of Class'. Presently in New Zealand one of this type is a variety hybridised by one of their amateur breeders, Nola Simpson, named 'Silky Mist'.

p117. Nola Simpson. Top Favourite Roses in New Zealand 1995-96 Season. ....has moved down to fourth position having been overtaken by another relatively new one 'Silky Mist'.

Book  (1995)  Page(s) 16.  Includes photo(s).
 
p16. Photo. Caption: 'Silky Mist' (SIMsilko). Hybrid Tea, Simpson, New Zealand. Courtesy Egmont Roses.

p80. Photo. 'Silky Mist'.

p112. Nola Simpson. Final Analysis 1994-95. 'Silky Mist' (SIMsilko); Simpson 1990. 'Dolce Vita' x Seedling; soft silky pink; 88 reports on 172 bushes; 1-6 years; 8.1 rating. This rose has been well reported on since its release and apart from a few detractors citing powdery mildew problems it has been very well received and each year it has received good ratings. The chief attributes are the long elegant decorative blooms and the colour a soft silky pink which stands the weather well without spotting. The blooms are borne on long strong stems that are not too coarse with well balanced foliage. It has won many championships at rose shows including the supreme one at Roseworld '94.

Book  (1994)  Page(s) 91.  
 
Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1993-94 Season.
'Silky Mist' (SIMsilko); Simpson 1990; 'Dolce Vita' x Seedling; soft silky pink; 21 reports on 39 bushes; 1-5years; 8.3 rating. The rating from last year has been maintained again for this year, which is very pleasing. Some areas, particularly in the South Island have had powdery mildew with the fluctuating temperatures, otherwise all report healthy. The lovely colour and decorative form which holds seems to endear it to the growers, lasts well when cut. Do not prune hard for best results.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 94.  
 
Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1992-93 Season. Hybrid Teas.
'Silky Mist' (SIMsilko); Simpson 1990; 'Dolce Vita' x Seedling; soft silky pink; 18 reports on 30 bushes; 1-3 years; 8.3 rating. More reports in this year on this new decorative rose covering most of the country and I am delighted it has been so favourably received. The lowest rating was 7 from Feilding who was not happy with the growth initially and the highest rating was 9.5 from the Waikato who enthused over colour and form. Like all good things it has its feet of clay and in this case it is powdery mildew which can strike when conditions favour it as they have done this year in most areas. The chief attributes are the lovely soft pink coloring, good cutting and keeping qualities, good decorative form and the ability to withstand the rain - as one Canterbury grower says at its best 'it looks good enough to eat'.