King Boreas. A Brownell rose which we want to see in Western gardens. 
Perfectly formed, 3” double blooms, of buttercup yellow, come all season in great 
profusion, both singly and in large clusters. Plants are robust and hardy even in 
sub-zero temperatures, and the holly-like foliage is must attracive. 1.75 
Lipstick. A shrub rose reaching 5-6 feet, blooming steadily in clusters mostly 
7, semi-double, 2” flowers of turkey red—a vivid, startling color effect and very 
well named. We divert for a moment, thinking you may be amused by an incident 
this spring, in which a youth of romantic age was assisting in the garden inventory 
of our display plants. He noted the accidental sequence, “Pink Princess, Enchant- 
ment, Lipstick and Boudoir,” then exclaimed—“Gee, roses sure do have pretty 
names!” 1.50 
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 
Summer, 1948. From notes made in Iva Newman’s large garden, San Mateo, 
California. ‘Tall, healthy plant; best non-fading yellow here.” 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 
Mark Sullivan. Patent 599. Good anywhere but superb in the cooler 
districts, where its striking color-yellow flushed Tyrian rose, appears in richest and 
most varied tones. After several years observation here and elsewhere, Mark Sul- 
livan continues to be listed among our ten favorite hybrid teas, not only for the 
gay variety of its sparkling blooms, but its air of health, and good-living; this is a 
“happy rose.” 1.50 
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. E2s 
McGredy’s Scarlet. Patent 317. A velvety crimson-scarlet, double rose 
of excellent form with all the fine traits for which the McGredy varieties are famous; 
tea fragrance. Very lively grower and bloomer, glossy fern-green foliage. First 
observed by us in the fall of 1946 and included forthwith in our limited select list. 
1.50 
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. Bush and climbing. 1.25 
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