Elinor le Grice. Patent 917. (Greece.) ARS 59%. Av. Ht. 24”. One of 
the newest, big, double, fragrant yellows, which runs the gamut of public opin- 
ion from an enthusiastic ‘‘one of the best’’ to complete condemnation. When we 
include a rose in this catalog we think it’s worthy. Like to prove a lot of people 
can be wrong? Then try one. My guess, you'll love it! 2.00 
Enchantment. Patent 737. ARS 64%—32". 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 west- 
ern gardens. 
“... every blossom a fresh miracle of form and delicate coloring,’’—Mrs. A. B. Wal- 
ters, Del Paso Heights, California. aor 3.2) each 2.00 
Fandango. Patent 894. ARS '75%—Av. Ht. 32”. The catalog writer is a 
bit cautious about quoting verbatim some of these rose descriptions . . . they read 
at times like an eulogy on the first born child. But when Armstrong’s 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 it 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 (1s 
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 varieties to bloom earliest in the spring. The compact, vigorous, 
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!) SOT so 5 each 2.00 
Fantastique. Patent 574. Rather low, spreading habit, glossy foliage; pro- 
lific bloom. Buds of yellow and dark Tyrian rose, open to countless color varia- 
tions in these tones; especiallv 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. 3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
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 greeting. To those who complain about too little 
growth—stop reaching for long stems when cutting bouquets—this is no Char- 
lotte 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. 
“In my inner monologue, I always think of Fiesta as‘ Festa’—the Italian rather than 
Spanish, for it reminds me forcibly of the brave striped uniforms Michelangelo designed 
for the papal guards, and again of the parti-colored pennants and costumes of the medieval 
jousting they still have in Siena.” 
Wish we could accompany Mr. Austin Faricy’s word picture with the por- 
trait in color we took this summer. 3 for 4.65 each 1.75 
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