Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 490.  
 
Hybrid Tea, crimson, 1970, 'Red Devil' x Seedling; Dickson, P.; A. Dickson.

Article (misc)  (1980)  Page(s) 21.  
 
Red Planet Parentage: 'Red Devil' x 'Brilliant'... quite a dark crimson with a strong fragrance... 49 petals...

Book  (1978)  Page(s) 116.  
 
The development of red Hybrid Teas on plants very different from those they had previously inhabited has been Pat Dickson's brilliant contribution to modern roses. Breeders in the past could not separate from the dark red colour, weaknesses of flower stems and leaves; it is assumed that the generative atoms which govern these characters are so closely linked that they have never been separated. Pat Dickson's breeding line was  exemplified by 'Red Planet', a rose of  handsome growth  and glowing crimson,  although I always  thought its flowers came good too seldom. 'Precious Platinum' shares the family likeness, but with much better flowers. The final hurdles remain, of darker colour and more scent, and if Pat can clear them, he will put us all very deeply in his debt. His present achievements are a great boon, because his red roses up to date are healthy.

Book  (1974)  Page(s) 36.  
 
Leonard Hollis, England.  The Twelve Best Recruits, 1969-72. 
As it is the President's International Trophy winner of 1969, I must next mention 'Red Planet' ['Red Devil' x ('Schlosser's Brillant' x seedling)], raised by Alex Dickson & Sons. This is a very rich crimson, developing large and usually shapely blooms on long stems early in the season. Later they come several on a stem unless disbudded. The scent is not strong for a rose of this colouring, which is a little disappointing. Growth is vigorous and upright, well furnished with handsome glossy foliage. I have had some black spot, but it is by no means one of the worst offenders. My main criticism is that it is not a consistent performer. While not as allergic to rain as its seed parent, 'Red Devil', it does seem less tolerant of wet weather than many red roses.

Book  (1973)  Page(s) 148.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas Victoria.  The New Ones. 
Red Planet HT. (Dickson, 1970). Fairly dark red, beautifully formed blooms on a vigorous bush. The petal edges are often very dark as in 'Red Devil' from the same raiser. Foliage is large, dark and plentiful.

Book  (1972)  Page(s) 61.  Includes photo(s).
 
Roy and Heather Rumsey, NSW.  New Roses. 
Red Planet HT. (Dickson). About forty petals in a rich vivid glowing velvety crimson, with the outside petals slightly duller. This rose has been a little longer than usual to be released in Australia, but the reason is obvious as stocks have to be built up so that it is freely available for all who will want it. It is a really good rose, with good stems, good colour, good shape and not a lot of thorns, and a strong perfume. The flower has very good form and should suit the exhibitor, but will please the general garden grower as well.

Book  (1971)  Page(s) 33.  
 
[Dickson] raised Red Planet, which is very good...

Book  (8 Mar 1970)  Page(s) 124.  
 
Red Planet [One of Harry Wheatcroft's selections of the Best Hybrid Teas.] parentage includes 'Red Devil' and 'Brilliant'; scarlet shaded crimson, paler reverse...

Book  (1970)  Page(s) 152.  
 
Dr. Thomas, [Victoria].  The New Ones.  
Of course, the 1969 winners of the R.N.R.S. President's Trophy (best new rose in the R.N.R.S. Trial Grounds) and the Henry Edland Memorial Trophy (for fragrance) have not been on sale in Australia yet but they will be available in the Winter of 1970 or 1971 and so a report by one of England's best growers is worth quoting.  
Red Planet - the winner of the 1969 President's Trophy is from Patrick Dickson. The plant and foliage resemble 'Red Devil' in many respects. It is much more prolific and the flower has about thirty large petals as opposed to seventy-five. The colour is dark crimson with a rather obvious black flush at the tips of many of the petals, plus lots of fragrance. It is tough, strong and very resistant to all diseases.