

Dr. J. H. Nicolas. Climbing. A very large, double, rose-pink, blooming 
singly and in clusters, throughout the season. Especially desirable where a neatly 
growing, moderate climber is needed and makes a splendid pillar. First admired by 
this writer blooming in great profusion for master rosarian Dr. Gage of Arcadia, 
California, who tolerates no duds in his fine garden. 1.50 
Enchantment. Patent 737. Very full, huge, soft pink-peach, yellow at 
base—different and intriguing. Fragrance “‘delightfully elusive yet all-prevailing” 
says the originator. Glossy, ivy-green foliage on a vigorous, upright plant. One 
of the new eastern roses we feel deserves a place in more western gardens. 1.50 
Fandango. P. A. F. The catalog writer is a bit cautious about quoting 
verbatim some of these new rose descriptions . . . they read at times like an eulogy 
on the first born child. But when Armstrong Nurseries describe their new creations, 
the adjectives have been “sandpapered” by the boss himself . . . so here is what they 
say about Fandango, hot off the press—“The beautiful rich coloring of this rose will 
endear 1t to thousands of planters over the next few years. Rich deep scarlet in the 
small to medium ovoid bud, the flower changes as it opens to a bright cerise red 
which remains attractive until the last petal drops. The large petals (15 to 25 of 
them) have a crisp ruffled appearance which adds to its beauty. It will always be one 
of the two or three rose varteties to bloom earliest in the spring. The compact, vigor- 
ous, glossy foliaged plant does not stop blooming at any time during the season. The 
rose loses petallage and size during hot weather being at its best in the spring and 
fall.” (Aren’t we all! ) 2.00 
Fantastique. Patent 574. Rather low, spreading habit, glossy foliage; 
prolific bloom. Buds of yellow and dark Tyrian rose, open to countless color varia- 
tions in these tones; especially brilliant in early spring and autumn. We continue 
to rate Fantastique the best and most entertaining of all the so-called novelties, 
and a lapel or corsage bud par excellence. 1.25 
Fiesta. Patent 389. We rise to defend an old favorite against such epithets as 
“vulgar, barber-pole, circus rose” etc. We challenge any of said critics to pass Fiesta in 
anybody’s garden without notice—for its gay vermilion petals, striped yellow, always 
shout a happy greeeting. To those who complain about too little growth—stop 
reaching for long stems when cutting bouquets—this is no Charlotte Armstrong or 
Texas Centennial; let it grow! Still the cheeriest, brightest and best named large 
flowering H. Tea in Rosedom, and a mighty good plant, when gently treated. 1.50 
Flambeau. Patent 374. Another eastern beauty, seldom seen in western 
catalogues, of deep, fiery crimson, with a velvet sheen. Bushy, open grower and 
a profuse bloomer. The color will ‘“‘get you.” 1.50 
Flash. Pat. 396. Let all the bicolors stand to attention! Here comes the 
captain of them all! Not a rampant climber but vigorous growth to 6-8 feet, with 
glossy almost rugose foliage. What color! As brilliant in effect as Austrian Copper 
... the cupped double flowers are velvety scarlet-red, with old-gold reverse . . . profuse 
spring and early summer bloom, occasionally recurrent. If it bloomed only for one 
week, you should have this one! 1.50 
Forty-Niner. Patent 792. A Herb Swim creation, and All-America 
winner for 1948. Already rated 91% by the ARS. “An eye-catching combination 
of deep velvety red shading to yellow at center with yellow reverse.” Rated by this 
writer in the summer of 1948, the handsomest rose among Iva Newman’s bevy of 
beauties in San Mateo, California, with a plant habit worthy of the bloom. 2.00 
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