breeder's son, Alain Meilland, who was born in 1940. 'Alain' was developed from a cross of 'Guinée' and'Wilhelm', in turn crossed with'Orange Triumph'. 'Alain' was selected as Most Beautiful French Rose (Plus Belle Rose de France) at the Lyon Rose Trials in 1946. In 1948 another gold medal was won at the Geneva Rose Trials. The climbing sport of 'Alain', 'Climbing Alain' was introduced in 1957. References Alain 1948 introductions