Lowell Thomas. Patent 595. All-America selection, 1944, named for the 
noted radio commentator. We have been watching this distinguished gentleman 
of rosedom competing with other hybrid teas in our test plots, and agree with Mrs. 
Barnes, Utah, it is ‘‘an aristocrat in the clear-yellow roses.” Fred Edmunds, Oregon 
says of it—'‘‘Easiest grown of all yellows; good exhibition, garden decorative and 
cut flower.” Upright grower to four feet; steady, dependable bloomer. 1.50 
Lucia Zuloaga. The great Spaniard, Pedro Dot, again has given us one of 
those unique color tones for which he is famous, leaving it to the poor catalogue 
writers however, to find a name for it. Says one authority, “‘velvety brownish scar- 
let with a golden undertone.” Do you get it? No, you say? Well, then take our 
word for it—this is one of the most distinctively beautiful varieties listed herein 
and worth twice the price. 1.50 
Lucie Marie. A big, luscious rose, of excellent form—buttercup yellow, 
shaded salmon, moderately fragrant, grown on a robust plant. Included by us this 
spring, in the 25 roses, considered most worthy, out of a display of some 500 
varieties 1.25 
Mark Sullivan. Patent 599. Good anywhere, but superb in the cooler dis- 
tricts, where its striking color—yellow flushed Tyrian rose, appears in richest and 
most varied tones. Dr. Gage, Pasadena, says of it, “Very vigorous growth; profuse 
all-season bloomer; spring and fall flowers exceedingly colorful.” It has been this 
writers special pleasure on frequent occasions, to gather the roses used by Southern 
California’s best-liked speaker, to illustrate his rose talks. The one variety that 
never failed us amy time, was Mark Sullivan, always ready with a gay and scintillat- 
ing bouquet. 1.25 
McGredy’sIvory. (Portadown Ivory.) Thought by many who should 
know, the finest white rose in commerce; rated 97% (a record) by the American 
Rose Society, and granted a First Class Certificate by the NRS of England. Long 
pointed buds, of creamy white, open to 28 petalled blooms of great distinction. A 
white rose should be big, handsome, and fragrant. McGredy’s Ivory is all three. 
Bush and climbing. 125 
McGredy’s Yellow. The rose world owes much to the McGredy family, 
Portadown, Ireland, who have given us many prize-winning roses, of which 
McGredy’s yellow is probably the best known. Rated 80% by the A.R.S., and 
given first place by the English professionals last year, in their Exhibition and 
Garden Rose class. This is a 27 petalled rose of lovely form. Is at its best near the 
coast, where the soft yellow blooms are unfading, but not to be denied to the 
interior district, for spring and fall blooming. 
Only bush available, 1948. 1.00 
Mirandy. Patent 632. Another big, double (40-50 petals) rose, from the 
hybridizing genius of W. E. Lammerts. To discuss, “vigor, disease-resistance, and 
plant habit” about an All-America winner, seems superfluous, for no rose which 
is lacking in these qualities can reach top honors. But Mirandy is acknowledged 
to be moody in the coastal regions, and thrives best in the interior sunshine, where 
it is an exceptional beauty. Color is garnet-red, with that sweet, spicy fragrance. 
Grows to about 2% feet and needs no coddling. 1.50 
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