Armstrong 
Rose Creations 
The roses described on this page and the next are products of the Arm- 
strong Research Department where for more than 14 years roses have 
been hybridized by skilled geneticists, utilizing the most modern tech- 
niques of plant breeding. As the years go on, Armstrong introductions 
become more outstanding than ever, and roses which 10 years ago we 
would have thought were good, now hardly get a second glance. See 
page 2. 
Show Girl 
“The Rose With Magnificent Buds” 
If you want to enjoy the most beautiful, the most perfect, and the longest 
deep pink rose buds you can imagine, be sure to plant this Armstrong 
Rose introduced in 1944. The sensational buds are deep pink, almost 
carmine in the spring, opening to a softer tone but always deep pink. 
We think it is one of the finest on roses of all for cutting because of 
the magnificence of the buds and the lasting quality of the flower with 
its big heavy- textured petals. No matter Wier you grow roses you will 
find Show Girl to be one of the strongest plants in your garden. Tall, 
rather slender, with big heavy canes and plenty of lovely flowers borne 
on long sturdy stems. Just enough fragrance to give it character. This 
fine pink rose flourishes in all climates, coast or “inland, cool or warm, 
foggy or sunny. Show Girl has never been given full credit for its fine 
performance, but it is steadily growing in popularity. Plant Pat. No. 646. 
$1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 

Show Girl (Right) 
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Mirandy SA Gsgoe, 
The first-place All-America Winner for 1945. This Armstrong Oa 
(GG rose creation is a gorgeous rose, producing big, ovoid, long- 
AAXRS pointed buds of deep, rich red with black shadings which open 
to lovely flowers of Chrysanthemum Red. Along with its deep 
rich color, Mirandy possesses the most delicious, the most full-bodied 
fragrance that you have ever inhaled. When you dip your nose into the 
first beautiful big bloom, you will be pleasurably amazed. The flower 
displays new beauties of form as the petals unfold, and eventually be- 
comes a huge, full bloom (50 petals) which last a long time. Mirandy 
reaches its magnificent best in sunshine and warm weather. In cool foggy 
areas near the coast, the flowers do not always open perfectly, but when 
they are right, they are unbeatable. In many areas, they are unbeatable 
all the time. The plants are more medium in height, vigorous, and free- 
branching. Originated in the Armstrong Research Dept. by W. E. Lam- 
merts. Plant Pat. No. 632. $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each, 
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. Debonair (Above) 
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Debonair 
A profusion of perfect, jaunty, Mimosa Yellow buds open 
to high-centered, many-petaled flowers of clear Primrose 
Yellow—brim full of old-fashioned rose fragrance. You 
will like the fresh luxuriant appearance of the vigorous 
upright bush for its glossy mildew-resistant foliage is 
among the most hz indsome to be found in roses. Debonair 
keeps on producing dozens of its perfect tight-rolled buds 
throughout the season. Its stems are not Jong, but they 
are plenty long enough to cut for each one is sturdy and 
straight. Plants medium height. Originated in the Arm- 
strong Research Dept. by W. E. Lammerts. Plant Pat. 
No. 677. $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 
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