Copyright 1954 by Armstrong Nurseries, Inc. 
Brilliant Armstrong 
Grandiflora for 1955 
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Heading the list of new Armstrong varieties is this vivid red repre- 
sentative of the new Grandiflora class named Roundelay—a variety 
which is generously endowed with all the fine features you will be 
looking for in future Grandifloras. From Charlotte Armstrong, Rounde- 
lay inherits delightful form in all stages from the beautifully formed, 
deep red buds to the neat, full, high-centered, open blooms of vivid 
glowing red. From its Floribunda parent comes a long-lasting substance 
and free, continuous habit of blooming such as you will seldom find 
im any rose. 
In true Grandiflora fashion, Roundelay produces great numbers of 
flowers in clusters, but each bloom is on a stout stem long enough to 
make this a fine rose for cutting. An extra bonus is the delightful 
penetrating fragrance which makes this a mighty desirable red rose 
regardless of how you classify it. Extreme vigor and tall growth are 
features of Roundelay, the plant growing rapidly to well above average 
height. Originated at the Armstrong Nurseries by H. C. Swim. Plant 
Pat. No. 1280: $3.00 each; 3 or more, $2.65 each. 
Roundelay 
This brand new rose class just de- 
fined by All-America Rose Selec- 
tions is going to do a lot to glam- 
orize rose gardens. Here, briefly, are 
the qualifications of a Grandiflora— 
just ask yourself if the possibilities 
aren’t intriguing. The flowers feature 
the classic high-centered form, long 
stems, yes, and even in some cases, 
the fragrance of the Hybrid Tea 
roses. But the blooms are usually 
borne in clusters so that you get 
many, many more of them. In fact, a 
look at the plants of Roundelay on 
the front cover of this catalog proves 
that the show of bloom is something 
to shout about. The good thing about 
all this is that the stems on the indi- 
vidual blooms are long enough for 
cutting and for effective arrangements. 
The plants of all Grandifloras are ex- 
ceedingly vigorous and relatively tall- 
growing. In some areas they will grow 
to a height of 5 feet, or even 6 feet 
in the second year. That makes them 
marvelous for the back row in the 
rose garden, a tall rose hedge, or as 
a substitute for a garden shrub. 
The Brightest Yellow 
In Any Class 
In 1953 we introduced this as the brightest, clearest, and “lastingest’’ 
yellow rose we had ever seen. Since then, Buccaneer has received the 
Gold Medal at the Geneva, Switzerland, Trials and the first Certificate 
of Merit from both Bagatelle (Paris) and the City of Rome. And 
planters all over the U.S.A., from Maine to California, have had noth- 
ing but good things to say about it. 
The buds are particularly lovely—long, slender and tapering, and they 
show no color other than clear sunshiny yellow. The opening flowers 
are cup-shaped (usually about 30 petals), have a moderate tea fra- 
grance, and the brilliant color holds exceedingly well. 
We suggest planting Buccaneer in the rear row of the rose garden or 
against a fence or wall because the strong, free-branching canes will 
often reach 5 to 6 feet in milder climates. Now, with other Grandi- 
floras like Roundelay and Queen Elizabeth, there are all sorts of possi- 
bilities for spectacular effects. Regardless of where you plant this 
Grandiflora, its brilliant flashing color will be a bright spot in your 
garden. Originated at the Armstrong Nurseries Research Department 
by H. C. Swim. Plant Pat. No. 1119. $2.75 each; 3 or more, $2.40 each. 
