Armstrong's 
Charlotte 
Armstrong 
Chrysler 
The color is a lively radiant crimson, and 
the fragrance is abundant and rich. These 
AA\RS two qualities alone would make this a desir- 
able rose. But, in addition, this was the All- 
America Winner for 1953—a rose with proved garden 
performance in all parts of the country. In both the 
bud and the beautiful big open flower with its 50 or 
so crisp petals, there is breathtaking beauty of form. 
You will delight in displaying this in any rose show 
or in your home. The plant is vigorous, medium-high 
and symmetrical, branches freely, and is covered with 
abundant dark green semi-glossy foliage. Even in 
adverse weather, the spectacular blooms hold color 
very well and maintain their fine exhibition form. 
Plant Pat. No. 1167. 
$2.50 each; 3 or more, $2.20 each. 
Prices shown in this catalog are for 
bare root plants only. They do not apply 
to blooming plants in containers of- 
fered at our local salesyards during the 
late spring, summer, and fall. 
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Roses having won the coveted All-America Award just simply have to be 
better than other roses to have been so honored. This All-America Collection 
is literally a choice of “the best of the best’—five varieties chosen from the 
greatest names in All-America history. They are our candidates for rosedom’s 
Hall of Fame and we know you'll be proud of them in your garden. 
Charlotte Armstrong 
Since 1941 when it won the only All-America Award, 
Charlotte Armstrong has won nearly every important 
AA\RS prize or award for merit that a new rose could win. Today, 
it stands unchallenged as the very finest rose of American 
origin ever introduced. Marvels of beauty are the lovely, long, car- 
mine-red buds with their perfect streamlined form and the magnifi- 
cent open flowers of rich cerise. The large open flowers with their 
beautifully imbricated petals are high centered and remain a beauti- 
ful sparkling color until the last petal drops. 
No matter in what part of the country you live, Charlotte Armstrong 
will be one of the finest plants in your garden. It is extremely vigor- 
ous, semi-spreading to upright, quite hardy, and the spectacular 
flowers are usually produced singly on extremely long stout stems. 
The handsome foliage is leathery, semi-glossy, deep green, and 
highly resistant to foliage troubles. North, East, South, West, and in 
between, reports on its behavior are usually the same—glowing and 
enthusiastic. Plant Pat. No. 455. $2.25 each; 3 or more, $2.00 each. 
Peace 
Truly this is an amazing and lovely combination of strong 
(Gr stems, fine lasting qualities, delicate coloring, and large 
AA\RS size. The buds open slowly to a glorious flower displaying 
shades of canary-yellow, pale gold, cream, pearly white, 
and apple blossom. Although huge, the dainty coloring and the de- 
lightful high-centered arrangement of the petals make the blooms 
exceptionally lovely as long as they last, and they last a long while. 
This rose deserves its reputation as one of the world’s best roses, 
new or old. Plant Pat. No. 591. $2.50 each; 3 or more, $2.20 each. 
