“Cat-in-Bag.” Every nurseryman, however careful, finds himself each 
season, with a few bundles of roses from which tags have been lost, and positive 
identification impossible before blooming. They are all No. 1 plants, but variety, 
color, type—quien sabe? If you like to gamble, here’s your chance—you may be 
delighted or not-so-delighted, but the thrill of suspense alone is worth the price. 1.00 
Charlotte. Somebody said “Dainty is the word for Charlotte” and this 
describes the young offspring of hybridizer Carl Duehrsen, in a nutshell. Frequently 
mentioned as similar to the popular Picture, but with us, much more prolific and 
constant, its blend of salmon-pink, coral and gold tones, providing a sparkling 
bouquet whenever that special copper vase of ours needs beautiful roses. 1.50 
Charlotte Armstrong. Patent 455. Only the natural modesty of Mr. 
Audrey Armstrong keeps this All-America Winner out of the ‘$2.00 class,” for 
its many virtues surely place it with the best. Has every trait which the most critical 
rosarian could ask for—robust, tall growing, and will not even toy with mildew. 
Its long pointed buds, on fine cutting stems, keep coming, when other good roses 
are vacationing for the summer. The experts’ color description, “blood-red” is inac- 
urate as we see it. From her aristocratic parent, Crimson Glory, a little “blue” is 
inhertited, alas, which appears when the summer sun is hot, and Charlotte Armstrong 
is unhappy. 1.50 
Christopher Stone. A splendid scarlet rose, rated high, 80%, by the Ameri- 
can Rose Society, and given a First Class Trial Ground Certificate, by the NRS of 
England—rare honors both. Bushy, medium grower, with good health and a con- 
stant performer. Says authority Roy Hennessey, “Nearly the perfect rose.” Certainly 
only a “perfectionist” like Roy could ask for more. 
Both bush and climbers—please specify. 1.50 
Contrast. The ARS rating of 68%, while still placing Contrast in top-flight, 
reflects the popular preference for one-toned roses. But to those of you, who are 
tiring a bit with your all reds, yellows, pinks and whites, this interesting and striking 
rose will strongly appeal. It is very vigorous to 4 feet, a steady bloomer, and pro- 
duces some rare, fully double flowers, described, “‘China pink and bronze, reverse 
white and bronze.” We included Contrast in our selection of 25 outstanding roses 
after inspection of 500 display varieties, last spring. 1.50 
Crown of Gold. For the many lovers of yellow roses, here is a tall growing, 
stout fellow, with long strong stems, and good habits, producing double, high- 
centered blooms of deep gold, shading lighter to the edges. 1.50 
Debonair. Patent 677. A brand new yellow rose—too new with us to pass 
judgment, but bearing the highly respected trademark, ““W. E. Lammerts”’ to whom 
the rose world is deeply indebted for many of its finest roses. Reported by the intro- 
ducers—"Bud like Golden Dawn in color, with pink or red markings on outside in 
cool weather; flower large, double, high-centered, color of Golden Emblem, passing 
to butter-yellow; long stem. Foliage large, leathery, glossy, dark. Very vigorous, 
3Y,, feet; upright, bushy.” 2.00 
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