Book  (2015)  
 
Janet Browne. The Autumn Rose Show.
....and in 1977 rosarians were bedevilled by the cold weather and rain....
Mattock's exhibit.....'Royal Salute', too, seemed to be thriving and its small size, bushy habit and fragrant blooms attracted considerable attention.

Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p6
1976. Royal Salute - Macros. Nicknamed Rose Baby

Book  (Dec 1998)  Page(s) 524.  Includes photo(s).
 
Royal Salute (MACros, 'Rose Baby') Miniature. McGredy (New Zealand) 1976. Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 1972, British Association of Rose Breeders, Breeders' Selection 1977... The flowers of this rose are usually rose red, but in some climates such as England's they are a deep rose pink... introduced to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II...

Book  (Sep 1993)  Page(s) 436.  Includes photo(s).
 
Royal Salute (MACros, 'Rose Baby') Miniature. Sam McGredy 1982. Description. England's Prince William was saluted by two red roses at his birth -- the full-sized 'Royal William' and this... clusters of rosy red flowers. Parentage: 'New Penny' x 'Marlena'

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 524.  
 
Royal Salute Miniature, rose-red, 1976, (MACros; 'Rose Baby'); 'New Penny' x 'Marlena'; McGredy. Description.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 436.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 37.  Includes photo(s).
 
Rose Baby. (also known as ‘Royal Salute’) McGredy 1976. ‘New Penny’ x ‘Marlena’. Deep rose pink double blooms cover this bush. Excellent as a standard and for garden display. Healthy.

Book  (1987)  Page(s) 112.  
 
Don Sheppard. Final Analysis 1986-87
Rose Baby. McGredy 1977; Rose pink. 10 reports, 12 bushes, 1-10 years, 30cm. 6.9 rating. An almost unknown mini that has been around for some years now. Consensus says it is an ordinary mini with nothing special to offer. The foliage is a bronzy colour and is generally healthy. Blooms open quickly and do not last, but it is quite floriferous. Tt grows quite well in all areas.

Book  (1986)  Page(s) 127.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses in 1985-86 Season.
Rose Baby McGredy 1977. Rose-pink; 3 reports over 2 years; 4 bushes. 1-5 years; 30cm. 7.0 rating. Central Taranaki says the blooms open fast, and the plant is bushy and healthy. Oamaru says it holds promise and Stratford says it is a shy bloomer, with few thorns and bronzy foliage.

Book  (1983)  Page(s) 39.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses 1982-83 Season.
Rose Baby McGredy 1977. (Not in Modern Roses 8). Rose-pink. 3 reports. 3 years. 20". 6.7 rating. Taranaki say its an excellent producer of blooms. Auckland, an average grower, few blooms and some disease while Wanganui likes the nice rose pink blooms, a strong growing bush with no vices.