Title: Armstrong Nurseries
Identifier: armstrongnurseri1952arms (find matches)
Year: 1952 (1950s)
Authors: Armstrong Nurseries (Ontario, Calif. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) California Catalogs; Nursery stock California Catalogs; Fruit trees California Catalogs; Ornamental trees California Catalogs; Shrubs California Catalogs; Flowers California Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental California Catalogs
Publisher: Ontario, Calif. : Armstrong Nurseries
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Armstrong Rose Creations Cont'd Applause One of very few American roses to have been so honored, Applause was the Gold Medal Winner at the Bagatelle Trials in Paris (1948;. Dazzling light red in the bud, the open flowers are somewhat lighter but in all stages the color is rich and pleasing. Flowers are large, high-centered (40 petals), mildly fragrant, and last exceedingly well when cut. A little above medium height, the plant is very vigorous and the large leathery leaves are quite tesistant to mildew. It will have twice as many branches as most other kinds, and twice as many flowers, too. Originated in the Armstrong Research Department by H. C. Swim. Plant Pat. No. 829. $2.00 each; 3 or more, $1.75 each. Debonair A profusion of perfect, jaunty, Mimosa Yellow buds open to high-centered, many-petaled flowers of clear Primrose Yellow—brim full of old-fashioned rose fragrance. You will like the fresh luxuriant appearance of the vigorous upright bush for its glossy mildew-resistant foliage is among the most hand- some to be found in roses. Debonair keeps on producing dozens of its perfect tight-rolled buds throughout the season. Its stems are not long, but they are plenty long enough to cut, for each one is sturdy and straight. Plants medium height. Originated in the Armstrong Research Dept. by W. E. Lammerts. Plant Pat. No. 677. $1.75 each; 3i or more, $1.55 each. Show Girl If you want to enjoy the most beautiful, the most perfect, and the longest deep pink rose buds you can imagine, be sure to plant this Armstrong Rose. We think it is one of the finest pink roses of all for cutting because of the magnificence of the buds and the lasting quality of the flower, with its big heavy-textured petals. No matter where you grow roses, Show Girl will flourish—coast or inland, cool oi warm, foggy or sunny. Tall, rather slender, with big heavy canes and plenty of lovely flowers borne on long sturdy stems. Just enough fragrance to give it character. Plant Pat. No. 646. $1.75 each; 3 or more, $1.55 each. Fiesta Dazzling is the only word that describes this remarkable rose with stripes and *p9j flecks of bright yellow on a background of rich vermilion. The bizarre yet f attractively colored flowers are never alike. Fiesta is a modest grower, low and spreading. It will require a little extra water and fertilizer to get vigorous growth and the finest blooms, but the gayly colored flowers are worth it—they make a great show on the plant, or as cut flowers. Slightly fragrant. Plant Pat. No. 389. $1-75 each; 3 or more, $1.55 each. Blooming Roses in Containers Throughout the late spring, summer, and fall, many of the fine roses described in this catalog may be had growing and blooming in 5-gallon containers at prices somewhat increased over those in this catalog. Because of weight and bulkiness it is not practical to ship these plants, but you will find them displayed at any of our five Southern California salesyards.

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