The 'Mary Margaret McBride' rose was named in honor of Mary Margaret McBride (1899–1976), who was a popular American radio interview host from 1937 to 1953, and considered a pioneer in radio broadcasting.

"Her listeners were so devoted that on her 10th anniversary in radio, they packed Madison Square Garden for a party in her honor.

Nicolas in 1942, and introduced by Jackson & Perkins in the US in 1943 and in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Nursery in 1949 as 'Mary Margaret McBride'.

[2] 'Mary Margaret McBride' is a medium height shrub of upright growth.

The plant bears clusters of medium-pink flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance.