Marechal Niel. —Noisette. (1864.) “A celebrity among climbing roses,” still 
unexcelled in the clear, golden-yellow class, when planted in warm, sunny locations, 
not hardy in severe climates. Says Mrs. Keays, in “Old Roses”— The Primrose way 
of yellow Tea-Noisettes leads us to this loveliest of the solidly golden-yellow climb- 
ing roses. Very large and deep, full to the brim, very highly scented, very lasting on 
the plant or cut for the house; a rose to be looked up to, from below, as the stem is 
weak for the huge globular bloom. Marechal Niel caused a great sensation when it 
came out, and causes the like now wherever it is grown and blooms.” 
And from Dean Hole, 1869—" .. . Since the time when a baby in floriculture, 
I first began to take notice of Roses, more than thirty years ago, three new stars 
of special brightness have glittered in our firmament—Gloire de Dijon, Charles 
Lefebvre, and Marechal Niel. The latter is, I think, the greatest acquisition, because 
we had no hardy Yellow Rose, previous to its introduction, realizing, as Marechal 
Niel does, in the wonderful beauty of its pendant flowers, their size, shape, colour, 
fragrance, longevity and abundance—our every desire and hope.” 2.00 
Marjorie W. Lester. (1947.) Our parent plant is shooting strong 
canes in all directions and is going to require considerable pruning to hold 
it within reasonable bounds. Blooms are in clusters of about 60; opens first to 114 
inch soft-pink centifolia type, paling slowly to very delicate warm lavender—the 
whole effect being one of rare daintiness both in color and in form. Certainly one 
of the most charming roses in the garden and appropriately named. 
Summer, 1948. Your reporter is somewhat handicapped in again describing this 
rose, by the presence of Mrs. Lester herself, who has that “say it if you dare” expres- 
sion, as she stands note-book in hand. Women, as all men know, are naturally vain. 
But notwithstanding man’s desire to keep said vanity subdued, honesty forces this 
admission—‘‘Marjorie Lester” is the most delicately beautiful old rose in the garden, 
this spring, and I repeat last year’s comment—it is appropriately named .... (Mrs. 
Lester has just “swallowed her... . gum.’) 1.50 
Marshall P. Wilder. H. Perpetual (1885.) | We discard our own enthus- 
iastic notes for the words of Neville Miller, Pennsylvania—‘ Planted near our front 
steps beside a plant of Peace, Marshall P. Wilder calls forth more favorable com- 
ments from visitors than the modern rose. Intense red with a satin finish, accentu- 
ated by wavy petals; blooms come from the top and sides. The perfume is Damask 
with just enough Gallica to lend interest. Foliage, in size and color, exactly sets off 
the flowers. A classic among all Hybrid Perpetuals.” 1.50 
Max Graf. H. Rugosa. (1919.) Dr. McFarland, in ‘Roses of the World,” 
tells the story so well for Max Graf, we will add nothing to his words, except to say 
it is “par excellence” also throughout our garden—A curious hybrid is Max Graf, 
resulting in a vigorous, trailing (not climbing) plant with disease-resistant, rugose 
foliage, contrasted in June with many three inch bright pink, golden-centered 
blossoms. This Rose is par excellence for covering a bank or making a hedge. It 
will stand much shade and yet prosper, and it needs no coddling. Max Graf is 
unique in its class, and if it had appeared through the usual novelty-promotion 
methods, might now be in many places that need it.” 1.50 
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