Where IS this rose?! How does nobody have it? Yes, allegedly it has been around in body bags but I bet whatever is in those bags isn’t the real variety. I remember this one from my childhood. It’s good, not great. It has gorgeous foliage. In 2023 I can somehow still buy Mme Chiang Kai Shek but not Lowell Thomas…..

Lowell Thomas has been making appearances on the Home Depot/Lowe's circuit for the last few years. Lowe's is where we picked up a replacement Mr.Thomas mere days after our old champ finally gave out.

It's a neat upright growing five foot tall bush that doesn't spread much or clump together. (Very easy to prune.) It's a reliable fairly disease-free giver of clear medium yellow blossoms that hold their color in the sun and smell nice. It does take a bit longer than some to recycle. As well as being pretty light on thorns. The fragrance is among the best and most unique for yellow roses. Mostly clove but with a hint of cinnamon as well.

Three-quarters of a century after it's release it is still one of the better yellow roses around and worth seeking out.