Book  (1936)  Page(s) 293.  
 
General, The (HT) Pemberton 1920; scarlet-crimson to blood-red, stained orange, large, double, globular, fine form, high-centered, lasting, fragrance 5/10 (damask), floriferous, autumn bloomer, growth 6/10, upright, hardy. Sangerhausen

Website/Catalog  (1925)  Page(s) 55.  
 
General List. (174) The General (HT. Pemberton 1920) F. 2. .....Colour blood red. .....Not recommended for gardens.

Website/Catalog  (1925)  Page(s) 7.  
 
The General, 1921, blood-red with orange shading

Website/Catalog  (1924)  Page(s) 43.  
 
General List. (143) The General (HT. Pemberton 1920) F.3. .....Moderate grower, but promising well. Very liable to black spot. A. M. P. S.

Magazine  (7 Oct 1922)  Page(s) 506.  
 
A Trial of New Roses
British Introductions of 1920.
The General (Hybrid Tea, J. H. Pemberton).—A strong grower, but oh! the mildew! Large trusses of globular red blooms, which blue off. The only redeeming feature of the variety is the scent of the blooms, which is exceptionally sweet.

Website/Catalog  (1922)  Page(s) 13.  
 
Novelty Roses 1922.
The General (HT.) (Pemberton) Colour blood red, flushed orange; flower large, pointed, globular, fragrant damask perfume, flowering continuously late in season. 4/- each.

Website/Catalog  (1921)  Page(s) 4.  
 
Hybrid Tea Roses.
The General (Pemberton)—Colour blood red, flushed orange, flower large, pointed, globular, fragrant damask perfume, flowering continuously late in season.

Book  (1920)  Page(s) 201.  
 
Advertisement. Pemberton’s Roses. New seedling roses for distribution in Autumn, 1920.
The General (Hybrid Tea). Colour blood red, flushed orange. Form large, full-pointed, globular. Flowers carried erect. Follage dark green, wood claret. Growth compact. Suitable for bedding and for specimen blooms. Flowering continuously from early summer to late autumn. Fragrant damask perfume.