Nocturne. Patent 713. Our congratulations to the Armstrong Nurseries 
for what, we believe, is an unequalled accomplishment in the rose world—FOUR 
All-America winners in one season, Nocturne, Taffeta, Pinkie, and High Noon. 
And a hearty BRAVO to the men responsible, Herb Swim and Walter Lammerts, 
each creating two. Nocturne is the new cardinal-red; and when that ultra- 
conservative Audrey Armstrong says “we believe that Nocturne is undoubtedly one 
of the half dozen best red Roses in existence” we will drop our own superlatives and 
just ask you—‘thow many?” 2.00 
Peace. Patent 591. Enthusiasm for this “master rose” continues with in- 
creasing acclaim! We credit the Pacific Coast Nurseryman, in its June, 1947 publi- 
cation, with the best description we have seen, quote—From the beginning, Peace 
was heralded as big news in rosedom, because of its vigor and growth and the extra- 
ordinary color range through which it passes. Typical of all award roses, it has 
proven its adaptability in rose growing localities country wide. The yellow buds 
of Peace, with edges picoted cerise, open to unusually large blooms of alabaster 
white. The individual petals are large and of great substance. These petals open 
gradually around a high-pointed center until the fully opened flower—very double 
and now pink-edged, shows a center heart of tawny yellow.” And a hearty ditto 
to the gentleman from Indiana who says in the 1947 “Proof of the Pudding”—“Give 
me a red one like this and I shall die happy.” Rated 96% by the ARS members for 
its 1947 performance, unequalled ever, by any other rose. 
Summer, 1948—‘Some plants! estimate circumference to be 15 feet, with a 
bouquet of buds on fine, long stems.” 2.00 
Prima Donna. Patent 639. A big, fully double rose of fine form, in one 
of those illusive color tones so hard to put into words—‘‘deep salmon” says the 
originator, but our color chart says “Venetian Pink” which we will just barely 
brush with amber. Suffice it to say the shade is alluring; can take the sun. A 
robust plant which needs no nursing. 1.50 
Red Duchess. A Brownell rose!—Crimson Glory crossed with their own 
lovely Pink Princess. Large, double, high-centered, currant-red, with a handsome 
long pointed bud. Grows to 5 feet—strong and hardy. 1.75 
Rubatyat. Patent 758. Again we quote the excellent description, appearing 
in the Pacific Coast Nurseryman, as follows—Because of the newness of the 
variety, Rubaiyat rests its claim to fame on its substantial heritage. Its high 
scoring in trial gardens and its unanimous choice as the only All America rose 
for 1947, give every indication that it will take a leading place among the great roses 
of the past nine years. Bred in Ireland by Samuel McGreedy & Sons, famous 
for fine roses, Rubaiyat has shown extraordinary vitality during its test years 
in America. From the country over, Rubaiyat has had the enthusiastic approval of the 
experts. In this respect it is a real successor to French-bred Peace. The exceptionally 
long stately bud opens slowly to a large flower. A vibrant rose-red in the bud, the 
color deepens as it opens. Resistant to many of the minor ills, Rubaiyat grows about 
three feet in height and shows its vigor in stout, erect shoots with abundant foliage 
down to the ground. 
Says Neville Miller of Palmerton, Penn., 1948—Rubaiyat is really a worth- 
while addition to your list. It has the healthiest foliage of any H. T. in my 
garden and the flowers are large and beautiful, with a fine lemon-rose fragrance. 
Color holds well and petals have unusual substance. Rubaiyat would rate high 
even if compared with the hybrid perpetuals and is head and shoulders above most 
hybrid teas.” 1.50 
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