To Frank Tealdi who is searching for 'Esperanza'.

Bill and Muriel Humenick at Rose Acres Nursery in California were once listing this rose. See the 2005 reference.

Re Notes for Esperanza - Modern Roses 10 Says this rose was awarded the Golden Rose of the Hague in 1968. Other sources say it was 1974.

That particular award was 1974

'The Rose Annual', UK, 1969 issue, page 186
International Awards, 1968
The Hague
Floribunda. Gold Medal 'Esperanza' H. Delforge, Belgium.

'The Rose Annual' UK, 1974 issue, page 185
International Awards, 1973
The Hague
First Class Certificate to 'Esperanza (flori) raised by s. Delforge, Belgium.

'The Rose Anual' UK, 1975 issue, page 188
International Awards, 1974.
The Hague
Golden Rose of the Hague to 'Esperanza (flori) raised by S. Delforge, Belgium.