Rose Author  

Listing last updated on Thu Jan 2025

Breeze Hill
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
United States

J. Horace Mc Farland (September 29, 1859 McAlisterville, Pa. - October 1, 1948 Harrisburg, Pa.) was the outstanding founder and president of the American Rose Society and editor of the American Rose Annual until the 1940's. He spent most of his life in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and founded a printing company that produced numerous books about plants and gardening. In addition to his work with roses, J. Horace Mc Farland promoted civic involvement and the creation of the National Parks in the USA.