Book  (1968)  
 
p127.  Roy and Heather Rumsey, NSW. New Roses. 
Strawberry Blonde (D. L. Armstrong) Smallish bushy plant, with tough leathery foliage. The stems are firm and hold the flowers well. Although it has been classed as a "grandiflora" in U.S.A., there are some solitary blooms. The light orange-red flowers, about the size of 'Mischief' have 25 to 30 petals. ('Ma Perkins' x 'Spartan').

p157.  Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Roses in Victoria. 
Strawberry Blonde, HT. (D. L. Armstrong, 1965) 'Ma Perkins' x 'Spartan'. Light orange red, double, shapely blooms of rather small size but long lasting. Vigorous with dark foliage.