9 R. O. KIRKLAND 

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. $1.35 each. 
FORTY-NINER 
One of the AARS winners for 1949, and probably one of the most 
brilliant bi-colored roses ever produced. Inside petals are vivid 
orient red, outside petals chrome yellow changing to straw yellow 
as blooms open. The perfectly formed buds open to well shaped 
flowers of large size. Long straight stems on a vigorous upright 
plant. Mildly fragrant. Pat. No. 792. $2.50 each. 
HEART’S DESIRE 
A new rose which we are happy. to. recommend, -after careful 
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. 
McGREDY’S SUNSET 
Beautifully formed buds. glorious butter-cup yellow tipped orange, 
flushed with scarlet as the bloom opens. A most vivid and highly 
satisfactory rose. Pleasing spicy fragrance. Medium height. Pat. 
No. 317. $1.35 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. $1.50 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. Pat. No. 664. $1.50 each. 
MME. HENRI GUILLOT 
Color is watermelon to raspberry-pink, heavily veined with reddish 
orange, which produces a flame-like glow. Long artistic buds open 
to very large camellia-shaped blooms that are 5 inches across. One 
of the largest and most vigorous growing plants, disease free, and 
always in bloom. Truly a marvelous rose. Pat. No. 337. $1.50 each. 
NOCTURNE 
Outstanding for its bright cardinal-red coloring and unusually long 
perfectly formed bud. The large petals have good substance, are 
highly textured, and it is a pleasingly fragrant red rose on long, 
sturdy stems. Has been tested from coast to coast, and won the 
approval of experts everywhere. A real show rose. Winner of 
AARS award 1948. Pat. No. 713. $2.00 each. 
