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stemmed, perfectly formed, fragrant buds in the rich pink A 
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the season it will display lovely color combinations with 
each change in the weather. Generally it is a rich Carmine Rose 
in the bud, changing to Begonia Rose in the open flower, but it 
will also show intriguing combinations of rose-pink, salmon, and 
apricot. Frilled and delicately veined petals make up the perfect 
slender bud which opens to a semi-double flower with about 21 crisp 
petals and a very pronounced fragrance. 
The plant is larger than average in size, vigorous and upright with 
big leaves of rich dark glossy green. A pleasing contrast in foliage is 
provided by the new growth which is always an attractive mahogany 
red. ‘Taffeta has done wonderfully well in all sections of the 
country—Pacific Coast, Middle West, East Coast, and South. Orig- 
inated in the Armstrong Research Dept. by W. E. Lammerts. Plant 
PateNow/ 16. $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 

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Nocturne Palen 
(Gr This fine red rose has one of the longest and most perfect, 
streamlined buds of any red rose. The color is bright Car- 
AA\RS dinal Red, with intriguing darker shadings of Chrysanthe- fd 
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mum Crimson, these deep dark shades being emphasized bi 
in cool weather. In hot weather the color becomes somewhat lighter . 
and more bright. ‘The large petals have good substance, are richly 
textured, and there are plenty of them so that the flower lasts a 
long time. 
The bush is big and sturdy with the stems long and stout, and the re 
foliage large and luxuriant. Nocturne has proved itself to be an 
outstanding red rose throughout the country; however, like most r§ 
deep red roses it is not at its best in cool moist areas. There is no 
question in our minds but what Nocturne isyone of the best three 
or four red roses in the country today. Originated in the Armstrong 
Research Dept. by H. C. Swim. Plant Pat. No. 713. 
$1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 


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