


Applause 
Applause 
This rose received the Gold Medal in the first postwar compe- 
tition held at Bagatelle Gardens in Paris (1948). The many- 
petaled blooms of Applause are a dazzling light red in the 
ovoid bud, becoming a lighter shade in the full open flower. 
In all stages the color is rich and pleasing. The buds and 
flowers are exceedingly large in the spring, becoming smaller 
in the late summer (40 petals). The flowers of Applause are 
pleasantly fragrant so that the perfume is readily apparent as 
you stand near the bushes. The vigorous plant will be a little 
above medium height in the garden, will have twice as many 
branches as most other kinds and twice as many flowers. You'll 
like its compact bushy habit. The large leathery leaves are quite 
resistant to mildew. Originated in the Armstrong Research 
Dept. by H. C. Swim. Plant Pat. No. 829. 
$1.75 each; 3 or more, $1.50 each. 
Countess Vandal 
Just about the finest of the salmon-pink roses. The Countess 
produces continuously many long tapering buds of salmon-pink, 
enchantingly shaded with copper and gold tones. It is richly 
fragrant, fine for cutting because the long-stemmed buds are 
nearly always available and they keep exceptionally well. Buds 
and open flowers are usually perfect no matter what the 
weather. The vigorous bushy plant, with its large leathery 
leaves, thrives and blooms consistently in all rose growing sec- 
tions. Plant Pat. No. 38. $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 
Countess Vandal 




Bush Roses 
The Best of the World's Modern 
Roses and Fine Old Favorites 
You can order any of these Armstrong Roses with confidence, because every 
rose variety that we list has had to prove its merit under tests before it is 
offered to you. You can also be assured that the plants you receive will be the 
largest, huskiest and finest plants it is possible to grow. 
Roses Shipped at Proper Planting Time 
We will ship your roses at the most favorable time for planting in your 
area, and the approximate shipping time will be noted on the invoice which 
you will receive acknowledging your order. Generally speaking, Eastern 
planters favor planting fully mature stock in the spring when all danger 
of damaging frost has passed. In the Florida and Gulf States area, most plant- 
ers prefer’ setting out their roses in November and December. In Arizona. 
New Mexico and other more or less arid regions of the Pacific Southwest, 
plants should be set out in December and January. Along the Pacific Coast, 
plants are usually set out in January, February, and March. 
Crimson Glory 
Crimson Glory 
Despite keen competition from other more recently introduced red 
roses like Nocturne, Crimson Glory continues to be one of the most 
popular varieties in its color throughout the nation. Many growers 
in the Eastern and Midwestern States still place it at the top of the 
list of recommended reds. For the Southwestern States there are better 
red kinds. The beautiful flaring urn-shaped buds open into magnificent 
flowers of velvety crimson with black and maroon shadings. The bloom 
seems to glow like an ember when light is reflected from the velvety 
petals. The plant is vigorous, low, spreading, producing a continuous 
succession of richly fragrant flowers. Plant Pat. No. 105. 
$1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.25 each. 
Join a Rose Society. If roses are your hobby or you 
want to know more about them, join a rose society: 
American Rose Society. Write Dr. R. C. Allen, Sec., 
Box 687-K, Harrisburg, Penn. Annual dues, $4.50. 
Pacific Rose Society. Write Mr. Fred W. Walters, 
1044-A Olive Lane, La Canada, Calif. Annual dues, $2.50. 
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