Capistrano. P. A. F. (1949.) ARS 72%—Av. He. 35”. Still another of 
the ‘‘Mission Series’’ has won the coveted AARS award. Capistrano 1s named 
after the famous California mission, San Juan Capistrano, founded in 1776, and 
now noted for its swallows which leave and return on the same dates each year. 
From bud to completed flower this very large, heavy-petalled bloom holds its 
rose-pink tones without fading . . . has that pure rose sweetness. Rates especially 
high as a cut flower. A handsome pink, we think destined for long-time popu- 
larity. 3 for 6.00 each 2.25 
‘“Cat-in-Bag.’’ (Pig-in-a-poke.) Every nurseryman, however careful, 
finds himself each season, with a few bundles of roses from which tags have been 
lost, and positive identification impossible before blooming. They are all No. 1 
plants, but variety, color, type—gquien sabe? If you like to gamble, here’s your 
chance—you may be delighted or not-so-delighted, but the thrill of suspense 
alone 1s worth the price. 
“TT was unable to resist the urge to gamble on three of your ‘cats’ for I assumed that any 
of your selected varieties would be no gamble at 75c. The three plants have provided some 
very fine roses, plus the ‘whodunit’ thrills of identifying them from clues in your catalog. I 
am happy to report the tags were lost from some of your most expensive varieties.’’—Fred 
H. Harlan, Fort Worth, Texas. iy 
Charlotte Armstrong. Patent gss. ARS 90%. Its long, beautifully 
formed buds are too universally known and loved to need special comment—the 
favorite hybrid tea of thousands of enthusiasts everywhere. Color is variable, 
but under favorable weather, is a warm rose-red, especially fine in spring and 
autumn. 
Came through with a five year ARS rating of 90%, exceeded only by Crimson 
Glory, 95% and Peace 94%. SOR tes each 2.00 
Christopher stone, A splendid scarlet, rated high, 80% by the American 
Rose Society, and given a First Class Trial Ground Certificate, by the NRS of 
England—rare honors both. Bushy, medium grower, with good health and a 
constant performer. Says authority Roy Hennessey, “‘Nearly the perfect rose.’’ Cer- 
tainly only a “‘perfectionist’’ like Roy could ask for more. 
Summer, 1951,—Our apologies, Christopher,—your ARS rating should have 
been 88%, putting you in the top bracket. This is a lot of rose for Lzs 
Christopher Stone Climbing. Patent 626. ARS 83%. Av. Growth 11’. 
The host of enthusiasts for this dazzling scarlet rose in bush form, will welcome 
the addition of Climbing Christopher Stone—a strong contender for first place 
among the red climbers. 
Field Notes, 1951,—*‘Color nearly as black-red as Will Rogers—just about as hand- 
some as they make 'em. No-one who plants this climber will be sorry.”’ 1.50 
City of York. Climbing. ARS 88%. Blooms in clusters of about 10, 
large, semi-double white flowers with brilliant stamens,—foliage exceptional, 
very glossy, ivy-green,—a strong grower and a profuse repeating bloomer. Rates 
the top white climber, with a five year average of 88%, and is among the first 
four climbers regardless of color—on the ARS recommended list. 1.50 
Climbing Cecile Brunner. The charming ‘‘sweetheart rose’’ described 
under Polyanthas, which is especially fine in climbing form; unexcelled wherever 
it has room to spread itself; its great spring bloom is magnificent, and where 
many climbers would rest for the summer, Cecile Brunner just goes right on pro- 
ducing. 
Certainly gives bounteous return for the price of just two martinis. Loe 
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