FIESTA— "Like the Brave Striped Uniforms—." 
FIESTA. Patent 389. 2-3 feet. 
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 Charlotte 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 a 
portrait in color. 3 for 5.75 each 2.25 
FIRST LOVE. Patent 921. ARS 78%. Tall. 
Writing for the annual of the National Rose Society, England, in which 
several leading hybridists were asked a diffcult question—"What do you 
consider your masterpiece,” originator, Herb Swim wrote—“This rose 
named First Love is indeed first in my affection.” With so many oustanding 
successes to his credit, there could be no greater compliment. 
Rose tastes differ, especially in color, but surely no-one could fail to 
admire this delicately dawn-pink rose, and any originator would be very 
proud of its splendid bloom and plant habit. “Hon. Secretary” gathers 
more bouquets from First Love than any other variety—and that statement 
is not just catalog-publicity. 3:for(6.00 each 2.20 
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