Book  (1976)  Page(s) 91.  
 
location 203/4, Kitana (Hansen 1927), hybrid arkansana, violet-pink, large, semi-double, strong fragrance, medium-tall

Book  (1936)  Page(s) 385.  
 
Kitana (hybrid arkansana) Prof. Hansen 1927; Tetonkaha X R. Apples; deep lavender-pink, 7 cm., semi-double, globular, fragrance 7/10, once very floriferous blooming, growth 7/10, hardy. Sangerhausen

Book  (1927)  Page(s) 227-228.  
 
Contains a listing of Prof. Hansen's roses, including Kitana, noting a short description and parentage of each.

Book  (1927)  Page(s) 51.  
 
Kitana Rose - Introduced 1927. Pedigree: Tetonkaha x Rose Apples, a Rugosa hybrid from England. A vigorous, hardy, semi-double pink rose, blooming very freely in June and into July. Flowers, 3 inches in diameter; intense fragrance; petals, about 36; petaloids, 25. Red fruit sets freely. Flowers are somewhat globular with little pollen; deep lavender pink.