Debonair. Patent 677. Once again the rose world is indebted to W. E. 
Lammerts and the Armstrong Nurseries for a fine, handsome rose—this time in 
primrose-yellow, well formed, and richly old-rose fragrant. Has that glossy foliage 
which laughs at mildew. The A.R.S. rated it 80% in 1946, and thats saying a lot 
for any rose. 2.00 
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Fantasia. Patent 590. A compact, bushy, medium grower. From the 
American Rose Society’s “Proof of the Pudding,” 1947, we select the member 
reports which follow as most descriptive and representative. From Montana— 
“Lovely sleek, golden buds.” From one of our best authorities, Fred Edmunds, 
Oregon—“Free enough in this section to rate as a floribunda; perfectly formed 
buds of deep yellow; glossy foliage; symmetrical plants.” From Utah, “A winsome 
golden-yellow; fragrant, delightful.” National ARS rating 75%. 1.50 
Fantastique. Patent 574. Rather low, spreading habit, glossy foliage; in 
steady bloom. Buds of yellow and dark Tyrian rose, open to countless color varia- 
tions in these tones; especially brilliant in early spring and autumn. We continue 
to rate Fantastique the best and most entertaining of all the so-called novelties, 
and a lapel or corsage bud par excellence. ‘25 
Fiesta. Patent 389. We rise to defend an old favorite against such epithets as 
“vulgar, barber-pole, circus rose” etc. We challenge any of said critics to pass Fiesta in 
anybody’s garden without notice—for its gay vermilion petals, striped yellow, always 
shout a happy greeeting. To those who complain about too little growth—stop 
reaching for long stems when cutting bouquets—this is no Charlotte Armstrong or 
Texas Centennial; let it grow! Still the cheeriest, brightest and best named large 
flowering H. Tea in Rosedom, and a mighty good plant, when gently treated. 1.50 
Fred Edmunds. Patent 731. This great rose was created by the famous 
French hybridist, Meilland, introduced here in 1943. Rated by the members of the 
American Rose Society, among the best ten roses. Luxuriant, bushy, rather open 
grower, to three feet. Its twenty petalled blooms are deep coppery-orange and hold 
their color to the end. Highly recommended. 1.50 
Golden Dawn. For several years, this beautiful yellow has been judged first 
rose in America by the national membership of the A.R.S., rating 92.6% favorable 
reports last year. Lest this still leaves you cold, it was granted a First Class Trial 
Ground Certificate, by the National Rose Society of England, who call it, “one of 
the very best varieties of recent years.” We can think of nothing to say against it; 
this rose has everything! 1.00 
Golden Dawn. Climbing. Patent 243. Produces steadily throughout the 
season, well-formed, fragrant blooms, of 35-45 petals—‘‘sunfiower yellow, flushed 
old rose.” Unquestionably tops, among the modern yellow climbers. 1.50 
Golden Harvest. We were first attracted to this clear yellow rose by the 
enthusiastic reports of George McDonough, San Francisco who praises and condemns 
his roses with equal vigor. Says he in the last report—‘‘Only fault is that the large 
flower causes stem to bend, giving impression of weak neck; in spite of this, I’ll 
go for it in a big way.” Its neck is proud enough in our garden and it is always in 
bloom. Certainly one of our best bush yellows. 1.50 
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