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Armstrong roses are better—thousands of letters from pleased customers all over America have told us so. 
Expert rosarians tell us “Yours are the best roses I have ever received from anywhere. Regardless of your soil 
and climate, you, too, will find these big, vigorous, heavily rooted plants will make rose growing more pleas- 
urable for you. 
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Orders are acknowledged as rapidly as possible with each acknowl- 
edging invoice indicating the approximate shipping time—the time 
we believe to be most favorable for planting in your area. Arm- 
strong roses are kept in the most modern of storage plants under 
constant observation with both humidity and temperature per- 
fectly controlled. Even where very late shipment is necessary (to 
areas where spring thaws come late) your roses will still reach 
you in perfect condition. We check the weather closely in all 
parts of the country and try to get your roses to you so that you 
can plant them immediately upon arrival. In general, we recom- 
mend the following regional planting times, although these may 
vary somewhat from this schedule depending upon the locality. 
NORTHEASTERN & NORTH CENTRAL STATES. Planters in 
these colder sections enjoy best results by setting out fully mature 
plants in the spring (late March to early May). 
MID-ATLANTIC STATES. Localities vary, but generally late 
February, March and early April are favored. 
MIDWESTERN STATES. Depending upon the duration of 
freezing conditions, from mid-March to early May. 
GULF STATES. Planters in Florida and the southern parts 
of the Gulf States usually set out roses in November or Decem- 
ber for best results. Spring planting, too, has proved very success- 
ful with many, except in Southern Florida. 
SOUTHERN STATES. In warmer areas roses may be planted 
in late November, but in localities removed from the Gulf of 
Mexico, it is best to plant a little later (January to March) be- 
cause of the danger of sudden sharp cold spells. 
SOUTHWESTERN STATES. In parts of Arizona, New Mex- 
ico, Nevada, Texas, and California—the more arid and desert 
regions of the Southwest—roses should be planted early (Decem- 
ber and January). At the higher altitudes, February to March 
are best depending upon the altitude and likelihood of late frosts. 
PACIFIC COAST. January and February are the favored 
months, but good results may be had by planting through March 
as well. In the warmer, drier areas, it is best to plant early. 
Free Hlanting Snstriuctions 
The carefully prepared booklet on the planting and care of your 
Armstrong roses is sent free with each shipment. You'll find the 
instructions clearly and simply outlined. Just follow them and 
youll find it easy to grow some of the best roses in your neighbor- 
hood. 
Roses tn Containers 
In the late spring, summer and fall, many of the roses in this cata- 
log are available in containers. They are blooming and ready for 
immediate planting. The prices are somewhat higher than the 
bare root prices listed in this catalog. These plants are available 
only in our five Southern California salesyards. They are uneco- 
nomical to ship because of weight and bulk. 
You Save on 3? 0. Mae 
By ordering 3 or more plants of a single variety, or by ordering 
any of the special collections listed in the catalog, you save 
substantially over what the same plants would cost if purchased 
singly. Please do not ask us to substitute varieties in collections 
—they are available only with the varieties indicated. 
Price E: anges 
We hope to be able to maintain the prices quoted in this catalog 
throughout the sales season for which it applies. However, should 
a price change be necessary for some unforeseen reason, we 
reserve the right to change any of these prices at any time without 
notice. The prices on plants apply to the current crop only and 
will not be effective after May 15, 1957. 
bol Our Roolstock 
Because of its great vigor and remarkably good performance in 
all types of soil and under widely varying conditions of climate, 
Dr. Huey is proving to be the ideal rose understock. It is the 
rootstock used exclusively in growing Armstrong roses. 
Mo Blackspot 
Blackspot of roses is not known to exist in Southern California 
so you can be sure that the roses you get from Armstrong’s will 
be free of this troublesome disease when you receive them for 
planting. 
Roses fer Exporl 
Roses shipped to countries other than the U.S. or its possessions 
travel at the customer’s expense for both transportation and docu- 
mentary charges. Air travel is most satisfactory and we will gladly 
furnish an estimate of costs on the plants in which you -are 
interested. It is not possible for us to send any of the newer 
patented varieties to Great Britain, Continental Europe, The 
Union of South Africa or New Zealand. 
fon a Rose Soctely 
You'll find a membership in the American Rose Society will help 
you to know more about your roses and help you to grow better 
ones. The Society's Annual is one of the most comprehensive of 
publications on roses and you'll find the monthly magazine ex- 
tremely valuable. Write to Mr. James Gurney, Secretary, Dept. L, 
4048 Roselea Place, Columbus 14, Ohio. Annual dues, $4.50. 
Armstrong Nurseries, Inc. will exercise care to have merchandise true to name. Provided it is expressly 
understood that all orders are accepted on the condition precedent that it makes no warranty, express or 
Nolte: implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, cro 
in every instance whatsoever is limited to the purch 
ps, or any other matter whatsoever; that its liability 
ase price; that orders shall be void should delivery 
be prevented or injury befall the stock from flood, drought, frost, or other causes beyond its control, and 
orders travel at risk of purchaser. 
