I thought since we just had the wonderful program by Michael Williams, I would write about one of my favorite Michael Williams roses, ‘Autumn Splendor’. This Mini-Flora was introduced in 1999 and was the first Mini-Flora to receive the Award of Excellence designation from the ARS garden trials. Classed as a yellow blend, this rose produces intense yellow blooms with vibrant orange petal edges. The form is of exhibition quality and progresses to truly lovely fully open blooms, which last for a long time on the plants. The bush is highly disease resistant in my yard. It grows very well obtaining a height of 4-5 feet in our area. It is a plant that always draws praise from visitors to my garden. It is a great plant for new growers as well as experienced ones. Please also remember to vote for Michael’s miniature ‘Pierrine’ for induction into the mini rose hall of fame. Ballots are available online at www.ARS.org or in the American Rose magazine.