ARMSTRONG BIG 10 

Eclipse 
This rose is famous for its unique streamlined buds of pale yellow, often more i 
than 2 inches long. The open flowers are not always interesting, but when , 
you can pick a bouquet of those exquisitely beautiful, long, slender buds almost 
any time during the season it’s well worth having in your garden. One of the 
highest honors that can come to a rose was awarded Eclipse by the Bagatelle 
Gardens in Paris, when it received a Gold Medal in 1936. (For other Bagatelle 
| Gold Medal Winners see Applause, page 13, and Sutter’s Gold, page 5.) Plant 
Rate Nos 172. $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 
Peace 
No such amazing combination of strong stems, fine lasting qualities, 
(Gr and huge yet perfectly formed, delicately colored roses ever existed 
AA\RS before. Perhaps the chief beauty of Peace is the great range of colors 
through which it passes. The ovoid bud slowly opens to a glorious 
5-inch bloom with shades of canary-yellow, pale gold, cream, pearly white, and 
apple blossom. Although the bloom is unusually large, double, and long-lasting, 
the dainty coloring makes it unusually lovely. The plant is just as large and 
fine as the blooms. After winning the sole All-America Award for 1946, Peace 
has become one of the top roses in America today. Originated by Meilland 
(France). Plant Pat. No. 591. $2.00 each; 3 or more, $1.70 each. 
San Fernando 
(Gr From over the Hollywood Hills in the sunny San Fernando Valley, 
where so many of the movie stars garden for fun, comes this new rose, 
AASRS and it reflects the glamour of its birthplace. It was an All-America 
Selection for 1948. The outstanding characteristics of this fine rose 
are perfectly shaped, long buds and fine, long-lasting and unfading flowers of 
intense dazzling red. A rich heady perfume adds to its charm. The vigorous 
plant is upright and well foliaged. Originated by Theodore Morris. Plant Pat. 
No. 785. $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 
Taffeta 
Dozens of beautiful color combinations throughout the entire season 
it are yours with this new 1948 All-America Winner. A rich carmine- 
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A rose in the bud, changing to Begonia Rose in the open flower. See 
page 12. Plant Pat. No. 716. $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 
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Tallyho 
AARS Winner for 1949. Petals of pink with the reverse a cardinal 
(Gr red. Tallyho features unique coloring, beautiful form, great vigor and 
AA\RS 4 tich, spicy fragrance. See page 11. Plant Pat. No. 828. 
$1.75 each; 3 or more, $1.50 each. 


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