Book  (1958)  Page(s) 164.  
 
Ida McCracken. HT. (Norman; int. Harkness, '52.) Ethel Somerset X Mrs. Sam McGredy. Large (4 in.), dbl. (25-30 petals), well formed, fragrant, salmon and coral. Fol. leathery, dark. Free growth; free bloom.

Book  (1954)  Page(s) 13.  
 
Harry H. Hazlewood. The New Roses of 1954. Ida McCracken HT. (Norman, 1952). A soft salmon flesh bloom of 25 petals with a deeper reverse. It does not strike a new note for distinctiveness, but could be up to exhibition standard on occasions. ‘Ethel Somerset’ x ‘Mrs. S. McGredy’.

Book  (1952)  Page(s) 153.  Includes photo(s).
 
'Ida McCracken'. [black and white photo]. Raised by A. Norman. Distributors R. Harkness & Co. Trial ground award 1949. Silvery pink, heavily veined. Blooms large, 36 petals, free flowering, moderate fragrance. A good rose for cutting.

Magazine  (Mar 1949)  Page(s) 1. trimester, p. 15.  
 
Vous trouverez, ci-après, une première liste de noms pour lesquels nous avons donné accord à la N.R.S. ...
No Reg.: 13, Name: Ida McCracken, Raised By: R. Harkness & Co., Registered By: A. Norman, Date: 22.6.48

Translation:
You will find below a first list of names for which we have agreed with the National Rose Society....