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 
Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek. Patent pending. An All-America winner by 
Carl Duehrsen, the creator of many beautiful roses, who conceals much deep rose- 
lore behind that modest demeanor. This tall, stately rose, like the great Chinese 
lady for whom it is named, can be temperamental at times, and needs the right 
conditions to produce its finest lemon-yellow blooms. Not for the novice, in our 
opinion, but to the experienced gardener, a royal treat! 1.50 
Mme. Henri Guillot. Patent 337. Reports from 44 states, totalling 354 
ARS Members gave this handsome rose an 89% rating!—and we add the Bagatelle 
Gold Medal for good measure. It’s very large, rather flat open blooms are an inde- 
scribable tone of dark coral-pink, warmed a little by a touch of orange, a color 
unlike any other rose we know. Foliage is very-large, glossy, ivy-green. Vigorous 
and profuse in bush form and an exceptionally fine climber. If we were not saving 
some adjectives for other varieties, would toss them all in here. 
Bush and Climbing. att 1.50 
Mrs. Miniver. Patent 725._..We won’t have any, unfortunately, until 
1950, but don’t let anyone discourage you from buying, if any are available else- 
where, for this is a beauty in scarlet and no harder to grow than a hundred others, 
all reports to the contrary notwithstanding. We have watched Miniver perform- 
ing this summer in four localities, with four widely different garden personalities 
to please. She now tops the list of all of them—yet an authority like Bill Clark at 
Germaines, Los Angeles, says “the way he feels about this rose wouldn’t look nice 
in print!” Why, Bill? 
Narzisse. A handsome, maize-yellow rose, of great substance, on extremely 
long stems, at its best in the warmer districts, where the large, double, beautifully 
formed blooms open to greatest perfection. We withdraw our statement of last 
year that ‘‘this is for the experienced gardener only,” having seen it growing this 
summer under varied conditions—far from “‘expert.” And if we had Rose Shows 
to conquer, believe Narzisse would be our entry. Certainly an exhibition rose! 1.50 
Neige Parfum. Says George McDonough, San Francisco—“The white of 
whites! Consistent producer of perfectly shaped blooms with pleasing fragrance; 
gets better as it ages,” and Roy Shepherd, Medina, Ohio, who knows his roses, old 
and new, adds “This rose has become my favorite white.” Not a rampant grower 
but responds to petting. (Don’t we all). 1.50 

Roses gain in health and vigor by close planting; they are 
companionable plants and enjoy intimacy with their neighbors ... 
I have frequently observed that closely planted roses are less 
subject to black spot than the same varieties isolated or distantly 
spaced; the plants on the side exposed to the prevailing wind may 
become inoculated but not the inner ones. Roses love cool soil and 
when close planted, shade the ground. |—Dr. Nicoras, 1934 
