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Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p7
1983. Freegold - Macfreego
Book  (1996)  Page(s) 64.  
 
Penelope Keith (MACfreego, 'Freegold') Dwarf Cluster-flowered (Patio). Description... clusters of double golden yellow cupped blooms, 2 in (5 cm) across... Named for the garden-loving British actress...
Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 193.  
 
Freegold® Miniature, deep yellow, gold reverse, 1983, (MACfreego; 'Free Gold'; 'Penelope Keith'); 'Seaspray' x 'Dorola'; McGredy, Sam. Description.
Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 293.  Includes photo(s).
 
Penelope Keith ('Freegold', MACfreego) Dwarf cluster-flowered patio. Parentage: 'Seaspray' x 'Benson and Hedges Special' [aka 'Dorola']. New Zealand 1983. Description and cultivation... lightly scented flowers in bright yellow-gold with a darker reverse...
Book  (1993)  Page(s) 29.  
 
Ross Heathcote, New Roses in Victoria. 
Free Gold Yellow with apricot centre. Late flowering on a strong healthy bush, to 80 cms. One of the best minis to date.
Book  (1993)  Page(s) 429.  Includes photo(s).
Book  (1990)  Page(s) 108.  
 
Don Sheppard. Final Analysis 1989-90
Freegold McGredy 1983. MACfrego ('Penelope Keith' in the UK). ('Sea Spray' x 'Dorola'); bright bronze yellow; 23 reports; 27 bushes; 1-5 years; 80cm; 7.0 rating. a taller growing garden mini, giving largish bright breezy blooms, in clusters, with little fade, to brighten up the garden. Health is excellent. Repeat, however, tends to be a little slow. Worthwhile for garden colour.
Book  (1989)  Page(s) 106.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1988-89 Season
Free Gold MACfreego ('Penelope Keith' in the UK); McGredy 1983 ('Sea Spray' x 'Dorola'); bronze yellow; 4 reports; 4 bushes; 1-3 years; 60cm; 7.0 rating. Largish, loose blooms of HT type, perhaps best in spring. Some fading and repeat is slowish. The plant is healthy and recommended by all reporters.
Book  (1988)  Page(s) 62.  
 
p62 [photo] Freegold (also known as ‘Penelope Keith’). 1984. ‘Seaspray’ x ‘Dorola’. Bronzy yellow well-shaped blooms a little too big for the show bench. Strong grower and could be considered a patio rose. My favourite yellow. Picks well.

p110 [photo] Freegold.
Book  (1988)  Page(s) 105.  
 
Don Sheppard. Review of Newer Roses for 1987-88 Season
Freegold. MACfreego. McGredy 1987; bright bronzy yellow; 3 reports; 3 bushes; 2 years; 50cm; 7.3 rating. Kaitaia reports a healthy attractive mini in all respects. Bay of Plenty says the blooms come in flushes, repeat is sluggish, the bush is vigorous and well foliaged. Taranaki says the colour does not fade but they wish the stamens did not brown off quite so quickly. A good mini.
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