Armstrong Bush Roses 
Bare root Armstrong rose plants are available for planting from 
January 1 to May 15. In California, along the Pacific Coast, and 
in the Southern States they should be planted as soon after Janu- 
ary | as possible. However, if you live in colder climates or are 
delayed in ordering, our cold storage facilities will insure your plants 
reaching you in perfect condition in April or May. 
Through the late spring, summer, and fall many of these roses are 
available as blooming plants in 5-gal. containers at slightly increased 
prices. It is not practical to ship these plants; therefore, they are 
obtainable only at our four Southern California Salesyards. 
They Grow Anywhere 
Planters all over America are finding that Armstrong California- 
grown rose bushes give them the best results under most of the soil 
and climatic conditions found in this country. Sixty years of 
accumulated rose-growing skill and the favorable Southern Cali- 
fornia climate make an unbeatable combination for producing the 
big, husky, free-blooming plants famous everywhere for their quality. 
. ° 
Planting Instructions 
With every shipment of Armstrong plants you will receive carefully 
prepared and complete instructions for their proper planting and 
care. Successfully growing roses is really not difficult and if you 
follow the few simple rules, you will be surprised to learn how much 
enjoyment can be derived ‘from growing fine roses in your own 
garden. 
















color 
straight, 
H. C. Swim. 
/ 
is most evident in 
it is fully open. 
The buds of Forty-niner are 
flowers of large size 
The vigorous plant is tall and upright, 
and sturdy, 
the last petal drops. 
Plant Pat. 
bn Ao 
Forty-niner 
Everblooming Roses 
Without exception the bush roses listed in our catalog are of the 
so-called everblooming kinds. Both the Hybrid Teas and the Flori- 
bundas bloom continuously throughout the growing season. Seldom 
a day will pass in the late spring, summer, or fall when you cannot 
cut buds and flowers from these kinds. 
We Pay Shipping Costs 
Shipments of roses by mail, express, or freight to any point in the 
United States or its possessions are sent at our expense. You pay 
nothing in addition to the catalog price of the roses you order, 
except the sales tax of 21%4% on shipments to California points. 
We reserve the right to choose the method of shipment. 
Quantity Rates 
You can save substantially by ordering three or more roses of the 
same variety. Similar savings are realized when you purchase our 
Big 10, All-Armstrong Five, the All-America Collection, or any of 
the Centennial Collections. 
Four Salesyards 
Convenient Armstrong Salesyards in Ontario, North Hollywood, 
Culver City, and Long Beach serve Southern California residents. 
At any of them you will find a complete supply of genuine Arm- 
strong products, including bare root roses. Courteous, skilled 
nurserymen will gladly help you with any planting problem which 
you may have. 
1949 AARS WINNER 
FORTY-NINER 
Forty-niner is probably the most brilliant hued bi-colored rose ever introduc- 
ed. In our research plots its spectacular blooms always stopped every visit- 
or short, 
contrasting colors could be present in a rose. Evidently it stopped the All- 
America judges also. because they scored it so high that it could not miss getting 
an All-America Award. 
to Cherry Red with age. 
because they could hardly believe that such startlingly brilliant 
The inside face of the pet: als is a vivid Orient Red, chi inging 
The outside of the petals is a rich Chrome Yellow, some- 
times overlaid with pink, changing to Straw Yellow in the open bloom. ‘This yellow 
the bud, while the red color dominates the flower when 
‘These glowing shades contrast vividly yet blend together beautifully. 
delightfully formed, opening out into well shaped 
als). hey are mildly and pleasantly fragrant. 
branching moderately. ‘The stems are long, 
with few thorns. The vivid colors are lasting and brilliant until 
Originated in the Research Dept. of Armstrong Nurseries by 
No. 792. $2.00 each; 3 or more, $1.70 each. 
(25 to 40 pet 


