Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p5
1969. Santa Maria - 63/1206.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 534.  
 
Santa Maria Floribunda, scarlet, 1969, 'Evelyn Fison' x ('Ma Perkins' x 'Moulin Rouge'); McGredy, S., IV. Description.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 360.  Includes photo(s).
 
'Santa Maria'. Cluster Flowered. The Columbus quincentennial might create a revival of interest in this 1969 McGredy creation, but where will the marketing people buy their plants of 'Santa Maria'? It has disappeared from the world's catalogues. If they do find it, they will be rewarded by masses of bright orange-red flowers, borne on compact bushes with dark green foliage, marooon-tinted in its youth. 'Evelyn Fison' x ('Ma Perkins' x 'Moulin Rouge'). Repeat flowering.

Book  (1977)  Page(s) 38.  
 
The Final Analysis, 1976-77 Season.
'Santa Maria' 7.8 (McGredy) 'Evelyn Fison' x ('Ma Perkins' x 'Moulin Rouge'). A brilliant bedding rose of medium red. Blooms profusely and holds well. Healthy.

Book  (1974)  Page(s) 143.  
 
Isobel Coulston. Review of Newer Roses, 1973-74 Season.
No. of reports 10. Years grown 2. Average height 36". NRS rating 7.8. Christchurch: A brilliant bedding rose. Have had some good trusses for exhibition. Good garden rose. Inclined to mildew in January. Papatoetoe: Very attractive heads. Petals lovely quality. Healthy.

Website/Catalog  (1973)  Page(s) 17.  
 
'Santa Maria'. Glorious rich tangerine with scarlet overtone.

Book  (1970)  Page(s) 181.  
 
International Awards 1969. Japan. Certificate 'Santa Maria'. (Flori.) S. McGredy, N. Ireland.

Book  (1969)  Page(s) 90.  
 
Sam McGredy. Roses of Health and Vigour my First Aim.
Promising Introductions. Floribundas must commend themselves to planners of public gardens and parks for their profusion of bloom and resistance to rain and wind..... A newcomer in 1969 is 'Santa Maria', another floribunda with masses of bright scarlet blooms.

Book  (1969)  Page(s) 32.  Includes photo(s).
 
Photo. 'Santa Maria'. a floribunda which is a recent introduction from McGredy. it grows to about 2'6" and is very free flowering. From Langbecker Roses Pty. Ltd., of Q'ld.