Book  (1980)  Page(s) 510.  
 
'Te Kowhai'. Floribunda. (H. Bennett; int. Pedigree Nurs., '60) ('Florence Mary Morse' x 'Border Queen') x 'Confidence'. Dark velvet red, reverse white overlaid red.

Book  (1979)  Page(s) 38.  
 
The New Zealand Rose Breeders' Association. Interest in the breeding of roses in New Zealand stems back many years; through many decades there have been enthusiasts following this pursuit some with more than a modicum of success as in .... and Harry Bennett with 'Te Kowhai'.