Book  (2007)  Page(s) 120.  
 
'Desert Dream', HT, lp, 1955, McGredy, Sam IV; flowers buff-pink, high pointed, 5 in. foliage light green, very vigorous growth; [R.M.S. Queen Mary X Mrs Sam McGredy] Int by Kordes.

Book  (1959)  Page(s) 22.  
 
Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Varieties in Victoria. 'Desert Dream'. HT (McGredy, 1957). A pleasing medium-sized pink rose with a good plant that may have been welcomed many years ago, but it is well below modern standards.