: _____R. O. KIRKLAND 
DOUGLAS MAC ARTHUR 
“The Commander’s Rose.” The strong bushes send up numerous 
shoots which are loaded with an unbelievable number of buds of 
rose, gold and salmon which are exquisitely blended into a flower 
of regal beauty. Tall and vigorous plant which requires no cod- 
dling. Patent Pending. $1.50 each. 
ECLIPSE 
Long, yellow, streamlined buds, enhanced with ornamental sepals. 
Has been a consistent medal winner on its perfect form wherever 
displayed. A prolific bloomer on a strong, upright growing bush. 
Chosen “Queen of Show” several times. Pat. No. 172. $1.25 each. 
FLORADORA 
A most dazzling and attractive large flowered floribunda of cinna- 
bar-red. The flowers are carried in sprays of 6 to 12 blooms, and 
each slowly opening miniature bud is exquisitely formed, and the 
fully double, open flowers look like perfect little camellias, 2 inches 
across. Perfect for corsages and small bouquets. The tall, glossy- 
foliaged plants reach 3 feet with ease. Floradora is one of the 
“All America Rose” winners for 1945. Patent Pending. $1.50 each. 
HEART'S DESIRE 
A new rose last year, which we are happy to recommend, after care- 
ful observation in our test gardens. Exquisite, slender buds of deep 
velvety red, which do not fade. True, rich old-time rose fragrance. 
Very tall, vigorous grower. Highest winner “All America Rose 
Selections” 1942. Pat. No. 501. $1.50 each. 
HORACE McFARLAND 
One of the three 1945 “All America Rose” winners, and a splendid rose 
in every respect. The long pointed orange pink buds are extraordin- 
ary for their length and beauty of form. As the big, full, double 
flower opens it becomes a deep apricot-pink with lighter shades of 
salmon and coral-pink. The heavy textured flowers keep a long time 
after cutting. The plant is tall, upright and vigorous, with long 
pate e stems and broad leathery foliage. Patent Pending. $2.00 
each, 
LOWELL THOMAS 
A new, butter-yellow rose, named for the popular news commentator, 
which is one of the “All American Roses Selections” for 1944. This 
variety has pointed buds and large, open flowers of some thirty 
petals, and is moderately fragrant. The color holds up well for a 
yellow, and the plant is strong and vigorous in growth. Pat. No. 
595. $2.00 each. 
MIRANDY 
The first place award winner of “All America Rose Selections” for 
1945. We have had this new introduction in our test gardens for 
several years and can recommend it without reservation. The large, 
long-pointed, ovid buds are a deep rich dark red with black shadings, 
opening to a huge 50 petaled flower. The gorgeous blooms are long 
lasting, have a wonderful fragrance, and are produced continuously 
all season. The plant of Mirandy is a big, husky upright grower. 
Pat. No. 632. $2.00 each. 
MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK 
This new lovely rose has been named in honor of the First Lady of 
China. Its long-pointed buds of light, canary-yellow open full to 
creamy-yellow, long stemmed flowers over dark green, large and 
leatherly, disease resistant foliage. In our trials, the plant has been 
most vigorous in growth, with a strong upright habit, and a heavy 
producer. Highest award winner in “All America Rose Selections,” 
for 1944. Patent Pending. $2.00 each. 
