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 the 
deepest green. Brilliant and highly popular. 
Mevrouw Dora van Tets—(Lcenders, 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 
pale rose: perfectly double and delicately perfumed. 
Miss Alice de Rothschild—(A. Dickson, 1910.) (T.) Rich, 
deep citron-yellow, which intensifies as the bloom expands. 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 Niel. 
Miss G. Messmann—(Messmann, 1911.) (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 
roost desirable Rose. 
Mistress Aaron Ward—(Pemet-Duclier, 1907.) (H. T.) A 
,jnost striking color—Indian-yellow shading to lomon-creain at 
S 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 Roso, while latest tests havo 
proven It a valuable addition to the forcing class. 
Mistress Ambrose Ricardo—(McGredy, 1915.) (H. T.) Deep 
honey-yellow, overlaid brighter yellow; enormous, shell-shaped 
petals of splendid substance; the largest yellow Rose yet 
raised; free flowering; fragrant; uuiquo and distinct. Silver- 
gilt Medal, N. R. S. 
Mistress Andrew Carnegie—(Cocker, 1913.) (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 sweet-scented Druschkl, dwarfer In habit, of 
superb and refined form, with high pointed center; growth ro¬ 
bust and a free bloomer. An Ideal forcing Rose as a com- 
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