6 Snow-Field 
Red Shades 
PATENTED 
FANDANGO—Pat. 894. Of all the roses we grow this 
one comes into bloom earliest in spring. A big, vig- 
orous, glossy foliaged plant, the color is a rich deep 
scarlet in bud, which opens to a bright red cerise 
red flower. The petals have a ruffled crisp appear- 
ance which adds to its beauty. Mildly fragrant. Sim- 
ilar, but darker than Guillot. An Armstrong intro- 
duction last season. 
GRAND DUCHESS CHARLOTTE—Pai. 774 (AARS). 
Rich claret color, changes to rose as it opens. Big, 
strong, free branching plant, lovely fragrance. 
HEART’S DESIRE—Pat. 501 (AARS). Beautiful red 
with long unfurling petals; deep red heart and ex- 
quisite fragrance. Vigorous grower. A “must have” 
every year. 
MIRANDY—Pat. 632 (AARS). Gorgeous, Armstrong 
creation, won All-American Award for 1945. Big 
buds are rich red with black shadings. Most extra- 
ordinary feature is marvelously delicious damask 
fragrance. 
NEW YORKER — Pat. 823. Immense, high-centered 
blooms of velvety scarlet. Delightful fruity frag- 
rance. A very vigorous grower. Jackson & Perkins 
introduction. 
NOCTURNE—Pat. 713 (AARS). Color is bright car- 
dinal-red with dark shadings. Stems are long, foli- 
age luxuriant, sturdy grower. By Armstrong. 
SAN FERNANDO—Pat. 785 (AARS). A grand new 
red rose with lasting fragrance. Buds are long and 
pointed. Vigorous grower, disease resistant, long 
stemmed. Improved Heart’s Desire. 
TEXAS CENTENNIAL—Pat. 162. Sport of rose Pres. 
Hoover. Color brick-red turning to cerise-red with 
age. Free flowering and vigorous. 
TOM BRENEMAN—Pat. 986. The happiness, laughter 
and gayety that Tom Breneman brought into the 
world over the radio is exemplified in the new rose 
which bears his name. Every bud and flower is full 
of vigor and color. The plants are rugged, the color 
is a beautiful coral and the flowers long lasting. 
Very fragrant. Howard & Smith Seedling. 
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Red Shades 
NON-PATENTED : 
CHRISTOPHER STONE. This rose is very popular for 
its freedom of blooms and its beautiful color, hav- 
ing large heavy foliage. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. Velvety dark crimson, 
fragrant. The choice in standard reds. 
