CALIFORNIA. Patent 449. ARS 75%. Tall, open—spreading. 
First admired growing as a long, tall hedge in Paul Howard's beautiful 
nursery at Sawtelle, California. Almost a definite two-color—the large, 
30 petalled blooms are a ruddy gold inside, coppery-rose outside... 
very healthy, glossy foliage... flowers profusely. 
Austin Faricy says... “It has a particularly beautiful moment when half 
opened, like a warm, glowing bowl.” T30 
CAPT. CRISTY. 3-4 feet. 
I quote verbatim from my mid-summer field notes—"Delicate and charming 
... globular... many petalled ...a heart of warm pink, shading to shell-pink 
outside. Old type in form and flavor ... my kind. Good foliage, strong plants, 
heavy bloom.” Your nurseryman’s field notes record as he sees it, the 
unvarnished truth. 1.75 
"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 identifi- 
cation impossible before blooming. They are all No. | plants, but variety, 
color, type—quien sabe? If you like to gamble here’s your chance—you 
may be delighted or not-so-delighted, but the thrill of suspense alone is 
worth the price. 
The above with some variations, has appeared in our catalog for several 
seasons, and I am somewhat chagined to admit that these “bagged cats” 
and "poked pigs’ have become one of our best sellers. 
The Gambler’s Rose—’While they last’... Yi 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG. Patent 455. ARS 90%. Tall. 
A very great lady—the founder of a long line of superb roses, aided by the 
hybridizing genius of Dr. Walter Lammerts and Herb Swim and supported 
by the fine Armstrong organization. 
The long, beautifully formed buds are too universally known and loved 
to need special comment here. Color varies somewhat according to the 
sun's ardor, but in spring and autumn especially, the color is a warm 
rese-red. Rates with Crimson Glory and Peace, as the most popular three 
modern roses of today. 3 for.6.00 wwecacheZ.20 
CLIMBING CHARLOTTE ARMSTONG. Patent 523. 10 - 15 feet. 
The “great lady’ has made up her mind to climb! Identical in bloom and 
plant virtue to the bush form, but alas, the resemblance ends at this point, 
for the price, says Mr. Armstrong, in firm voice, is a formidable B20U 
CHRISTOPHER STONE. ARS 88% Medium. 
Originated in England and won that country’s National Rose Society Gold 
Medal in 1934. Now, 17 years since its introduction in the United States, 
has reached a top rating of 88%! Has a special brilliancy among the 
unfading scarlet-reds ... show form, and heavy Damask fragrance. 
“Nearly the perfect rose!” says a man who should know. 
3 for 4.00 each 1.50 
CLIMBING CHRISTOPHER STONE. Patent 626. ARS 85%. 12-15 feet. 
To us, even more striking than the bush—a really handsome rose on a 
wonderful plant. Find a place in the sun for Climbing Christopher, and 
thank us for the rest of your days even if you live one hundred years. 
3 for 4.50 each 1.75 
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