'Egyptian Treasure' rose References
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 152. Egyptian Treasure. Shrub, orange and orange blend, 1973, ('Coup de Foudre' x 'S'Aagaro') x 'Vagabonde'; Gandy. Description.
Book (1974) Page(s) 74. Nigel Raban. The Men Behind the New Roses. Douglas Gandy. this year he will be introducing a fine new floribunda which has been called 'Egyptian Treasure' ('Coup de Foudre' x S'Agaro') x 'Vagabonde'. This was particularly well shown by him at the RNRS Autumn Show in 1973. The colour is Mars-orange, shown up by the bronze foliage; the flowers are semi-double and display a boss of golden stamens. It is officially a tall-growing floribunda, but could also be used as a shrub.
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