Magazine  (Dec 1935)  Page(s) 141.  
 
Colonel Sharman Crawford et Westfield Scarlet à fleurs couleur rouge sombre et écarlate vermeille. Ces dernières sont deux très belles variétés mais à végétation peu abondante.

Website/Catalog  (1935)  Page(s) 44.  
 
Colonel Sharman Crawford (HT) (A. Dickson & Sons, 1933), F2..... Fairly large and full, but the growth is only moderate. A.H.M. Mts. P. 2/- each.

Book  (1934)  Page(s) 24.  
 
Harry H. Hazlewood.  The New Roses of 1934. 
From the same raiser (Dicksons) comes Colonel Sharman Crawford.  This is a variety with dark, crimson buds opening to semi-double cerise blooms, carrying 20 to 30 petals. The growth is only medium so far, but it is possible this variety may improve later.

Website/Catalog  (1934)  Page(s) 32.  
 
New Roses 1934.  Colonel Sharman Crawford (HT.  A. Dickson & Sons 1933). Rich velvety crimson, reverse heavily veined and shaded deeper crimson, the centre tones to scarlet red which intensifies as the flower develops and holds till the petals fall. Moderately large and full, high pointed centre. The foliage is hardy, disease resisting, while the growth is vigorous. Free branching habit, free and continuous blooming. Strong sweet old rose perfume. 4/- each.
Medium grower with semi-double blooms of 20 to 30 petals. It may improve later.
 

Book  (1933)  Page(s) 265.  
 
Dickson’s of Hawlmark advertisement. Novelties for distribution in 1933. ‘Colonel Sharman Crawford’. HT. Rich velvety crimson, reverse heavily veined deeper crimson, the centre tones to scarlet red, which intensifies as the flower develops and holds till the petals fall. Full, moderately large flower and of exquisite conical reflexing form. Strong, erect growth, particularly quick to break, free and continuous. It possesses in market degree the fragrance expected from a Rose of its colour. A red Rose of great merit, and one which has come to stay. Gold Medal, N.R.S.; Award of Merit, R.A.S.

Book  (1932)  Page(s) 170.  Includes photo(s).
 
p168 b/w photo.

p170 'Colonel Sharman-Crawford'. HT. (A. Dickson & Sons). This beautifully shaped rose, perhaps, a trifle on the small side, otherwise it would be labeled a good exhibition variety...especially as it is a color rich scarlet-crimson-so much desired for the exhibition box. The fragrant blooms are a good shape, and carried on long, stiff stems. foliage is dark green, and the habit vigorous and bushy.

Magazine  (1932)  Page(s) 89.  
 
As newest sorts for planting are being offered here: Max Krause (yellow), Lord Lonsdale (golden-yellow), Colonel Sharman Crawford (dark red), Southport (light red), Wakefield Scarlet (red), Rose Berkley (pink), Cherry (pink with gold).