Website/Catalog  (8 Jun 2014)  
 
Registered Name: 'Orange Silk'
ARS Approved Exhibition Name: Orange Silk
F, or, 1968, McGredy, Sam IV; flowers orange-vermilion, large, dbl., shallow-cupped, borne in large clusters, slight fragrance; good repeat; foliage dark, glossy; vigorous, compact growth
[Orangeade × (Ma Perkins × Independence)]. Introductions: Gregory

Book  (Dec 1998)  Page(s) 441.  Includes photo(s).
 
Orange Silk Cluster-flowered/Floribunda. McGredy (UK) 1968... These large, orange-vermilion flowers have a shallow cupped bloom form and come in large clusters on strong straight stems...

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 423.  
 
Orange Silk Floribunda, orange-vermilion, 1968, 'Orangeade' x ('Ma Perkins' x 'Independence'); McGredy, S., IV. Description.

Website/Catalog  (1973)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Orange Silk  Large double blooms of intense orange vermilion.  m.sd.b.  C

Book  (1971)  
 
p25.  Roy and Heather Rumsey,  NSW.  New Roses. 
Orange Silk Floribunda. (Int. Gregory). A vivid Dutch vermilion, and a truly lovely new cultivar. This out-shines either 'Orange Sensation' or 'Orangeade'. Very hardy growth, glossy dark green foliage, free flowering, and altogether an excellent plant.

p154. Mr. W. G. Treloar, Victoria. The New Ones. 
Orange Silk (McGredy). This bright orange-vermilion Floribunda Of excellent habit and growth is especially attractive. The early season foliage is dark red and the large trusses of blooms are long lasting.

Book  (1970)  Page(s) 155.  
 
 Mr. W. G. Treloar, Portland, Victoria. The New Ones.  
Orange Silk An improved 'Orange Sensation'. The colour is brighter and this one looks to be one of the really good Floribundas of the future.

Book  (1968)  Page(s) 177.  Includes photo(s).
 
Awards to New Roses in 1967. Trial Ground Certificate to 'Orange Silk'. Flori. 'Orangeade' x ('Ma Perkins' x 'Independence'). Trial Ground no. 470. Reg. No. 1094. Raiser: S. McGredy IV., N. Ireland. Distributor with sole rights: C. Gregory & Son Ltd., Nottingham. Bloom: orange-vermilion, large, full. Growth: vigorous, bushy. Foliage: semi-glossy, dark-green. T.G.C. 1965.