Marshall P. Wilder—(Ellwanger, 1884.) (H. P.) Deep, rich, 
glowing red; extra large, semi-globular and full; a very strong 
grower and free bloomer. 
Martha Washington—(See Mary Washington.) 
Mary, Countess of Ilchester—(A. Dickson, 1909.) (H. T.) 
Unique In its warm crimson-carmine color, with large, smooth, 
circular petals forming flowers of great size, deliciously 
scented. Produced freely on long, upright stems with at¬ 
tractive and handsome deep green foliage. A meritorious and 
distinctive variety. 
Mary Moran or Eileen Smiley—(McGredy, 1915.) (H. T.) 
Old gold, shading to amber-gold center and edged cream, a 
harmony of color baffling description. Very free, of good habit 
and splendid form, with a predominance of Tea blood. 
Mary Washington—(Origin ?.) (Mtf.) Pure white flowers 
of medium size, blooming profusely in large clusters throughout 
the summer; a strong grower; fragrance slightly flavored with 
musk. 
Memorial Rose—(See Wichuraiana.) 
Meteor—(Bennett, 1887.) (H. T.) Intense velvety crimson, 
buds and blooms large, elegantly formed, fully double and 
borne on nice, long stems, with healthy, bright foliage of tho 
deepest green. Brilliant and highly popular. 
Mevrouw Dora van Tets—(Leeriders, 1912.) (H. T.) Deep, 
glowing crimson with velvety shading; does not burn, fade or 
blue, but retains Its fiery red color in the open flower; of good 
size and fullness, very fragrant, blooming continually; vigorous 
and compact In growth. A valuable bedding Rose, winner of 
Holland. German and French prizes and medals. 
Mignon—(See Mile. Ceclle Brunner.) 
Mignonette—(Gulllot, 1881.) (P.) Clear pink, tinted with 
palp rn«p: pprfprtlv rimihle and delicately perfumed 
Milady—(Towill-Pleraon, 1913.) (H. T.) In color similar 
to Richmond, yet richer and darker in tho bud; opens per¬ 
fectly at all seasons and Is exceptionally full. In form and 
fragrance resembling Gen. Jacqueminot. Of sturdy habit, 
splendid foliage and great productiveness. Richmond X J. B. 
Clarke. 
Miss Alice de Rothschild—(A. Dickson, 1010.) * (T.) Rich, 
deep citron-yellow, which Intensifies as the bloom oxpands. The 
flowers are large, full and of perfect form, with high pointed 
center, the petals charmingly reflex. Growth vigorous and 
erect, free and continuous in bloom, with the fragrance of 
Marechal Nlel. 
' Miss G. Mestmann—(Messmann, 1011.) (C. P.) Climbing 
Baby Rambler, a true ever-blooming Crimson Rambler, a climb¬ 
ing sport from the original Crimson Baby Rambler Mme. Norbert 
Levavasseur. The combination of color and habit make this a 
most desirable Rose. 
Mistress Aaron Ward—(Pernet-Ducher, 1007.) (H. T.) A 
most striking color—Indian-yellow shading to lemon-cream at 
edges of petals. Very large and full, of refined form, cupped 
and very deep, effectively showing the golden heart. Conceded 
to be a splendid new garden Rose, while latest tests have 
proven It a valuable addition to the forcing class. 
Mistress Andrew Carnegie—(Cocker, 1018.) (H. T.) White 
with an occasional charming tint of lemon at base of petals, 
reminder of an extraordinarily fine White Maman Cochet, but 
far larger. A rweet-soeotod Dmechkl, dwarfer in habit, of 
