Book  (2005)  Page(s) 73.  
 
location G:199, Generaal smuts, van Rossem 1922, HT, light red, large, double, moderate fragrance, medium height

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 670.  
 
Smuts, General (HT) van Rossem 1922; G. MacArthur X M.E. Herriot; bright cherry-red, shaded dark coral-red, large, double, fine form, lasting, solitary or up to 4, fragrance 4/10, floriferous, continuous bloom, long strong stems, many prickles, growth 7/10, upright, Sangerhausen

Website/Catalog  (1925)  Page(s) 7.  
 
Generaal Smuts, 1922, carmine-red with orange glow, strong flower stalks, vigorous.

Website/Catalog  (1924)  Page(s) 13.  
 
New Roses 1924. General Smuts (HT) (G. A. van Rossem) Flower of glowing cherry red colour with.a deep coral red shade, of perfect form. Growth quite erect; mildew proof, glossy dark green foliage; very free flowering ‘General MacArthur’ x ‘Madame Edouard Herriott’. Award of Merit Amsterdam, when exhibited for the first time in July, 1921.
Good petals and foliage. Fragrant.

Website/Catalog  (1923)  Page(s) 28.  
 
Hybrid Tea Roses ... Generaal Smuts (van Rossum, 1922). Carmine-red with yellowish reflexes; large and double rose, best grower and bloomer. Certificate First class "N. M. v. T. en Pl." (General Mac Arthur X Mrs. Wemys Quin). f 1.00.

Magazine  (Jun 1922)  Page(s) 316.  
 
Concours de Roses Nouvelles de 1922 ....Parmi les derniers envois pour le Concours de 1923: ...
Général Smuts, de Van Rossem.— Rose vif brillant, très belle forme du bouton sur une tige très ferme.