Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 602.  
 
Hybrid Tea, orange blend, 1940 ('Chief'); 'Charles P. Kilham' x 'Pres. Herbert Hoover'; Lammerts; Armstrong Nursery. Bud long, pointed; flowers flame, coral and copper, double (35 petals), large (4-6 in.); very fragrant; vigorous, bushy, spreading growth.

Book  (1951)  Page(s) 141.  
 
In the 1950 Australian and New Zealand Rose Annual, in an article on the newer roses, it was stated that The Chief was named in honour of the late Dr. J. H. McFarland, who was for many years editor of the American Rose Annual. We have since received a note from Mr. H. C. Swim, of the Armstrong Nurseries, California, pointing out that this variety, which was raised in their own nursery, was named for Mr. John S. Armstrong, founder of their organisation. This opportunity is taken to correct the error which appears to be fairly widespread in Australia.

Book  (1950)  Page(s) 139.  
 
Mr. And Mrs. C. A. Homan.  The New Roses in Queensland
The Chief. Was awarded the A.A.R.S. in 1940. This rose was bred from Chas. P. Kilham and President Hoover - the same parents as Elite. This is yet another rose named in honor of the late Dr. J. H. McFarland, who was for many years editor of the American Rose Annual. The flowers are similar to Elite in size and shape, with darker shadings and perhaps a few more petals. The growth is good but the rose is very disappointing for an A.A.R.S. winner.

Book  (1949)  
 
p16.  Harry H. Hazlewood.  The New Roses of 1948-49.
The Chief (Lammerts, 1940). Extra long shapely buds opening to magnificent double flowers of flame, copper and coral changing to orange pink as the flowers develop. It received its A.A.R.S., after 2 years comprehensive test in 1940. ('Chas. P. Kilham' x 'President H. Hoover'). Named in honour of the late Dr. J. Horace McFarland who was for many years editor of the American Rose Annual. This title together with, 'Editor McFarland', 'The Doctor' and 'Horace McFarland' pay an eloquent tribute to the life and work of one who did so much for The Rose in all countries. An excellent variety.

p44.  Dr. A. S. Thomas. Let Us Take Stock - Old and New
The Chief  (3 plants, 1 year)...  Growth and flower resemble Elite. This variety is paler and has fewer petals. Probably will not earn its way into any of our groups.

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 63.  
 
R. Marion Hatton.  New Roses in America. 
Armstrong and Company, a few years ago, took up Rose breeding along planned lines and already have three of their own listed, the most important of which is The Chief, which produces most of its blooms singly on stems reaching two feet under California conditions. The long buds are flame red and promise a showy bloom as they open, but finally settle down to orange pink, with the heavy fruit fragrance to be expected from such a bloom. 

Book  (1940)  Page(s) 12.  
 
Armstrong Nurs., Ontario, California ['The Chief']