“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. 75 
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, 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. ed 
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 red buds, on fine cutting stems, keep coming, when other good roses 
are vacationing for the summer. From her aristocratic parent Crimson Glory, a little 
“blue” is inherited, 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. 1.25 
Christopher Stone Climbing. Patent pending. The host of enthusiasts 
for this dazzling scarlet rose in bush form, will welcome the addition of Climbing 
Christopher Stone—a strong contender for first place among the red climbers. 2.00 
Climbing Cecile Brunner. The charming “sweetheart rose” described 
under Polyanthas, which is especially fine in climbing form; unexcelled wherever 
it has room to spread itself; its great spring bloom is magnificent, and where many 
climbers would rest for the summer, Cecile Brunner just goes right on produc- 
ing. bes 
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. 1.25 
Crimson Glory. Patent 105. Red-rose lovers here and abroad, for years, have 
appraised this beauty the finest rose of all time. We like Roy Hennessey’s description 
which follows—“Rose worthy of its lovely name, with a pointed bud opening to a 
big, fully double, high centered crimson bloom of rich velvet. It might have 
posed for all the pictures of the ideal rose down through the ages. Powerfully 
fragrant, with richest damask perfume; very heavy blooming and healthy, on a 
vigorous but low compact plant.” Maybe, as some say, Crimson Glory is not too 
bountiful in all California environments, but we have yet to see its bloom quality 
excelled. 1.50 
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