
NEWER VARIETIES OF GARDEN ROSES (continued) 

Apricot Queen 
Apricot Queen (Patent No. 464)—A combination of orange-apricot 
merging to Salmon-Rose and Phlox-Pink, making this one of the most 
beautiful colored varieties we have ever had the pleasure of intro- 
ducing. Long pointed buds with excellently placed petal arrange- 
ment. An intensified ‘‘Mrs. Sam McGredy'’ in color. Price: $1.50 
each, $15.00 per dozen. 
California (Patented/—A gorgeous shade of ruddy orange toned saf- 
ron yellow, with the exterior of the broad petals overlaid Saturn 
Rose, producing dual tone effect of indescribable richness and 
beauty. Long pointed buds producing flowers reaching a diameter 
of five to six inches. Vigorous growth and healthy, glossy foliage add 
to its attractiveness. Price: $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. 
Charlotte Armstrong (Patented)—The originator describes this Rose 
as ‘‘a rosarian's dream of surpassing beauty and boundless vigor 
come true in this leader of the world's finest Roses.'’ Blood red in 
bud opening to cerise in hot weather and deepening to spectrum red 
later in the season. Long-shaped buds, free flowering and vigorous 
in growth. Disease resistant and very free flowering. Price: $1.50 
each, $15.00 per dozen. 
Countess Vandal (Patent No. 38)—Ilts long pointed bud, its distinctive 
shadings of coppery-bronze suffused with soft gold and its form are 
a continuous ‘‘movie'’ developing new beauty at all times during its 
long life. Price: $1.25 each, $12.50 per dozen. 
Douglas MacArthur ——> 
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Crimson Glory (Patented)—A deep vivid crimson shaded ox-blood red 
and finished with a soft velvety nap. Its habit of growth is very vig- 
orous, producing at all times quantities of superb urn-shaped blooms. 
Price: $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen.| 
Douglas MacArthur—A beautifully proportioned Rose of rose gold 
and salmon blended together on strong bushes which send forth 
many shoots of shiny dark green foliage. Like the great leader for 
whom it is named it commands the admiration of all who see and 
grow it. Price: $1.50 per plant, $15.00 per dozen. 
Eclipse (Patented)—The long streamlined bud is of rich gold without 
shading. Petals are long and tough, but not numerous, averaging 20 
to 25, with more in the autumn. Healthy, attractive foliage. Price: 
$1.25 each, $12.50 per dozen. 
Grande Duchesse Charlotte (Patented/—Named in honor of the 
Grande Duchesse of Luxembourg, it is described by its introducer 
as ‘‘a new shade of red such as is seen on old tapestry and a color 
not known in any other Rose.’’ Long streamlined buds are rich claret 
in color, opening to firm blooms which do not fade but gradually 
change to a lovely begonia-rose. A most artistic flower of Carnation 
fragrance. Price: $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. 
Heart’s Desire (Patented)—This delightful red Rose was given the high- 
est award in the “‘All American Rose Selections’’ trial for the years 
1940-41, after two years’ trial. It combines vigorous growth, prolific 
blooming habit and magnificent foliage. The superb red bud is de- 
lightful when it opens up and until the last petals drop. ‘Heart's 
Desire'’ has been found remarkably free from disease and entirely 
hardy with average protection, even in the most northern latitudes. 
Fragrance is not the least of its qualities, and the pure even shade 
of luminous red without any trace of maroon is sunproof even in the 
very hottest weather. Price: $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. 
Madame Henri Guillot (Patent No. 337) (Mallerin)—Unanimously 
acclaimed by Rose growers as ‘'the top Rose in the garden.’’ Visitors 
usually go into ecstasies over the beauty of this Rose whose large, 
firm petals unfold to urn shape then to the form of an immense 
Camelia of shining raspberry, shading to watermelon pink. A richly 
fragrant variety that is delightful for cutting. Price: $1.25 each, 
$12.50 per dozen. 

