HIBISCUS - Queen of the Flowers
Nomenclature
by Jim Howie - 1980

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EDITH PARSONS. Double. INDIA.

BLOOM:- (15 cm) (6 in). Medium texture, partly overlapped, almost flat, loose double, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads when present variable, Red (R 44 B) to Yellow (YO 20 A); base of staminal column and eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); main colour and top portion of bloom Lemon Yellow (Y 12 A/B/C). Reverse Gold (Y 13 B/C/D).

BUSH:- Medium size, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, medium/fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly incurved, cordatel reniform, acuminate, crenate, prominent veins.

ELECTRIC GIRL. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, very heavily ruffled, highly tufted, very crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Red (R 44 A); staminal column Red (R 45 D/C); eye zone sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A/B); ov ' erlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C/D); on main colour Red (R 45 C). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 C); Cream (Y 11 D); Deep Red/Red (R 45 B/C/D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, almost flat, cordate/slightly reniform, acute, serrate.

ELEPHANT EAR. Double. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as White Kalakaua in Australia)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, almost overlapped, almost flat, loose double, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant, slightly perfumed.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured: stigma pads when present Dull Orange Red (OR 35 B); main colour and top portion of bloom White (W 155 A); small area of light overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C); flushed Light Flamingo Pink in colder months (R 55 B/C/D). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 8 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D); Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 D); White (W 155 A).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody atbase if left unpruned, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, almost flat, ordinary gloss, ovate/cordate, acute/acuminate, serrate, prominent veins.

ELIZABETH MASSIE. Single. H. U.S.A

BLOOM:- (15-20 cm) (6-8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Lemon (Y 7 A); staminal column and eye zone with light veins sheeny Gold (YO 14 A); main colour Rich Old Gold/Orange (YO 23 A)/(YO 21 A). Reverse Dull Yellow (YO 16 A).

BUSH:- Medium size, slightly recumbent, bushy, medium grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Light/Medium Green colour, medium size, light/medium texture, slightly recurved, reniform, acute, crenate/partly entire.

ELSIE SMITH. Single. Sylvia McGilvary. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (17-18 cm) (7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column Rose (R 52 B); sheeny eye zone with pronounced veins Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); on main colour to outer petals Cardinal Red (R 53 C/B); some White spots appearing in warmer months (W 155 D); outer ruffles show some White areas (W 155 D). Reverse, veined Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C); White flecks and White areas (W 155 D); Golden Yellow (Y 13 C); Creamy Yellow (Y 13 D).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, extra large/large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, flat, cordate, acuminate, large crenate, prominent veins.

ELSIE WILSON. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (16-17 cm) (6-7in). Medium/light texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Rich Gold (YO 23 A); staminal column top portion Lemon (Y 8 C); bottom portion and large radiating eye zone, Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); main colours with overlaid veins and a hue of Flamingo Pink (R 55 D); overlaid on White (W 155 D); outer side edge of each petal and ruffles show Brick Red (OR 35 D). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 13 D); Brick Red (OR 34 D); Flamingo Pink (R 55 D); Lavender Pink (R 56 C/D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved, irregular, reniforml some orbiculate, acuminate/acute/obtuse, crenate, prominent veins.

ENID LEWIS. Double. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Kona)

BLOOM:- (13-17 cm) (5-7 in). Light texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, regular full double, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, full sun or part shade tolerant. Slightly perfumed.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads when present dull Red/Pink (R 47 C); staminal base and part of eye zone White (W 155 D); main colour and top portion of bloom Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/C/D). Reverse Cream (Y 8 D); Flamingo Pink (RP 62 C/D).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, very fast grower on own roots, subject to root rot in over-wet soils.

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, dull, flat, ovate, acuminate, serrate.

ENSIGN. Single.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Marigold Orange (O 28 A); staminal column top portion Coral Pink (R 36 B); base of column and swirled centre Cardinal Red (R 53 A); overlaid pronounced veins White (W 155 C); on main colours White (W 155 A) and Creamy Lemon (Y4 D); outer side edges of petals Chrome Yellow (Y 14 D). Reverse, veined Yellow (Y 14 C); White (W 155 A).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, slightly woody, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium/small size, dull, slightly incurved, ovate/oblanceolate, obtuse/acuminate, almost entire.

ENVY. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, ruffled, tufted, outer edges of petals tend to be slightly incurved, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri~coloured; stigma pads Gold (Y 12 A); staminal column Lemon (Y 8 B)and Yellow(Y 9 A/B);eye zone Lemon Yellow (Y 7 C/B); overlaid veins Lime (GY 1 D); outer areas of petals Lemon Yellow (Y 9 A/B). Reverse, veined Lemon Yellow (Y 6 D)/(Y 7 B/A),

BUSH:- Medium, upright and recumbent, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, recurved at tip, irregular and partly distorted, cordate/reniform, acute, crenate/rest entire, prominent veins.

ERIC GOLBY. Single. R.E. (Red) Dragoo. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Red Dragoo x High Society. U.S.A. variety)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel, single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant,

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Dark Purple/Red (GP 187 B); staminal column top portion Red/Pink (R 51 B); bottom portion of column and a very large sheeny eye zone with pronounced heavy overlaid veins Blood Red (R 46 B) to (R 46 A); on balance of bloom Deep Red (R 45 A); some overlaid areas of blotches and spots on outer petals Orange (OR 31 B); absent in colder months. Reverse, veined Yellow (Y 12 C/D); Blood Red (R 46 A).

BUSH:- Medium/low, upright/slightly recumbent, bushy. medium/slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour with White/Grey sheen on leaf, medium size, heavy texture, dull/ordinary gloss, slightly distorted, slightly cupped to slightly recurved, orbiculate/reniform, obtuse, entire.

ESTHER SUZUKI. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (16-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, almost cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Cream (Y 11 D), bottom portion Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/B); radiating sheeny eye zone with a small area of pronounced veins Cardinal Red (R 53 A); on main colour Red/Purple (RP 63 A/B); balance of veins Lavender (RP 63 D). Reverse, veined White (W 155 D); Lemon (Y 11 C); Red/Purple (RP 63 A/B/C).

BUSH:- Medium/low, upright, woody, very slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium/heavy texture, cupped, reniform, acute, almost entire.

ESTRELLA RED. Single. Frank Estrelia. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (22-25 cm) (9-10 cm). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red/Red (R 46 B) and (R 44 A); staminal column top half Dull Red/Pink (R 47 C); bottom portion and eye zone sheeny Cardinal Red (R 53 A); small area of overlaid veins White (W 155 D), balance of veins to outer petals Cardinal Red (R 53 B); main colour Cardinal Red (R 53 B/A); almost Black Red in colder months. Reverse Rich Deep Burgundy (RP 59 B); White with pronounced veins (W 155 A).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, slightly woody at base, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, almost flat, cordate/ovate, acuminate/acute, crenate/dentate/rest entire, prominent veins.

EVENING SUNSET. Single. Mr. & Mrs R.L. Trainor. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Lava x Miss Sally)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8in). Medium texture, variable from almost fully overlapped to partially overlapped in colder months, slightly recurved at times, crepey, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, cartwheel to regularsingle, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Tangerine/Orange Red (R 40 B)/(OR 33 B); staminal column top portion Light Tan/Deep Apricot (GO 168 D/C)/(GO 170 B); bottom portion and sheeny radiating centre Black Red/Deep Burgundy (GP 187 A/B) to Blood Red (R 46A); pronounced overlaid veins Light Ochre (YO 22 A); on Tan to outer petals (G 0 173 C); edge of tufts and a small area Orange (O 28 A/B). Reverse, veined (Gold (YO 15 C); Light Tan (GO 168 D); Brown Red (GR 178 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, cordate/slightly reniform, acuminate/acute, dentate/serrate.

NOTE:- Took 3rd place American Hibiscus Society "Hibiscus Of The Year 1971 " and 2nd place in 1974.

EXQUISITE. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel to regular single, 1-2- day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column Dawn Pink (R 49 A/B) and Ivory (O W 159 A); base of staminal column and a large fringed centre Burgundy Red (G P 187 B); slight halo Lavender Pink (R 56 A/B); with radiating veins White (W 155 C); on main colour Rich Pink/Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 B/C/D); small section of Salmon Pink on outer side edge of each petal (R 37 B). Reverse, veined Yellow (YO 16 8/C); Dawn Pink (R 49 C/B); White (W 155 C).

BUSH:- Medium size, bushy, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium/light Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, slightly cupped, cordate, acuminate, entire.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurvedlslightly incurved, cordate/reniform, acute/acuminate, crenate.

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FAIRYLAND. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Brick Red (OR 34 A); staminal column striped Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D) and Light Rose Pink (R 52 D), base of column Light Rosy Lavender (RP 63 D); small swirled eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); swirled halo Light Rosy Lavender (RP 63 C); overlaid veins to outer petals Soft Lavender Pink (R 56 C/D); on main colours Rose Lavender/Lavender (RP 68A/B/C/D); large outeredge of petals and tufts White (W 155 C/D). Reverse Mimosa Yellow (Y 8 B/C); Brick Red (OR 34 B/C); Bright Lavender Pink (RP 65 C/B).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved/slightly incurved, cordate/reniform, acute/acuminate, crenate.

FARRINGTON. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Orange (OR 32 A); staminal column top portion Gold (YO 21 C), bottom portion Deep Orange (OR 33 B); eye zone sheeny Deep orange (OR 34 A)/(OR 33 A); main colour sheeny Rich Gold with pronounced veins (YO 21 B). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 21 B/C); Lemon (YO 14 C/D); Light Orange (O 24 C).

BUSH:- Medium/low, bushy, medium slow grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, dull, flat, cordate, acute, crenate.

F.E. 15. Double/Semi-Double. Ross Gast. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-16cm) (6in). Medium texture, overlapped, tufted, slightly incurved, cartwheel to regular, cup and saucer double to crested semi-double, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads when present Blood Red (R 46 A); main colour Brick Red (OR 35 A/B/C); overlaid pronounced veins Deep Brick Red (OR 34 C); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 B/C); Brick Red (OR 35 B/C); Flamingo Pink at base (R 55 D/C).

BUSH:- Medium/low, slightly woody, slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/small size, medium/ heavy texture, cupped and slightly recurved, ellipticl oblanceolate, acute/acuminate, irregular dentate/serrate.

FEMME FATALE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST. (Previously called Fascination)

BLOOM:- (17-18 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, partly overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Bright Gold (Y 13 A); staminal column top portion White (W 155 D), bottom portion Red/Pink (R 51 B/C) and Greyl/urple (GP 186 D); small eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); haloed and a small portion of overlaid veins Grey Purple (GP 186 B/C/D); balance of veins Pale Lavender (R 56 D); on main colours Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D) to Deep Red/Pink (R 54 A/B); outerpetals Lemon Yellow (Y 10 D/C/B); extreme outer edge of petals slightly incurved Orange Yellow (YO 16 B); tufts show some Pale Lavender (R 56 D); some overlaid small White spots appearing at times (W 155 D). .Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 10 B/C); Gold (YO 16 B): tinge of Orange (OR 32 C); Cream (Y 11 D); Lavender (R 56 C); White at base (W 155 C).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, slightly woody at base, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, dull, flat, orbiculate, acute/obtuse, entire.

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FIERY LIGHT. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, almost flat to slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2- day flower prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Redl Red (R 45 A)/(R 44 A); staminal column top portion Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C), base of column Creamy White (OW 159 C); swirled centre White (W 155 D); small suffused area and a small section of overlaid heavily pronounced veins Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C) to Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A/B); on main colours Bright Fire Red (R 33 A); outer edge of petals Brick Red (OR 34 A); balance of overlaid veins Bright Orange Red (R 33 B). Reverse, veined Yellow (YO 14 C); Brick Red (OR 34 A); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); Deep Rose (R 54 A).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, heavy texture, large/extra large size, ordinary gloss, flat, deltoid, acuminate, prominent veins.

FIESTA. Single. Ross Gast. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured,- stigma pads Lemon (Y 11 A/B); staminal column Cream (Y 13 D); a small area of eye zone White (W 155 B), main eye zone Rich Pink (RP 58 B); small area of overlaid veins White (W 155 C); balance of veins to outer edge Light Orange (OR 30 D); main colours Light and Deeper Orange to outer petals (OR 30 A) and (OR 33 B). Reverse Salmon Pink (R 41 C); Lemon Yellow veins (Y 12 B/C); White at base (W 155 B).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, orbiculate, obtuse, crenate.

FIFI. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2- day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange (O 28 A); staminal column top portion Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C), bottom portion Deep Red (R 46 C/B); sheeny Cardinal Red Centre (R 53 A); suffused halo Fuchsia Purple (RP 67 B/C); overlaid veins Grey Purple (GP 186 D), outer veins Lemon (Y 5 D); on a suffused combination of colours from Burnt Orange (OR 31 A/B/C). to blotched GoldlYellow (Y 12 B/C); outer edge of petals Burnt Orange (OR 31 B). Reverse, veined Bright Gold (Y 13 8/C); Dull RedIPink (R 47 C); Light Cardinal Red at base (R 53 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, flat, ovate, acuminate, almost entire/slightly crenate.

FIJIAN PINK. Single. (Possibly a species). FIJI. (Incorrectly known as Winter Show in Australia)

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Light, texture, slightly

wavey on edge of petals, almost flat, windmill single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Red/Pink (R 47 A); staminal column dull Red/Pink (R 51 B); large eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A) to Blood Red (R 46 A); radiating Deep Red/Pink veins (R 54 A); main colours from a flush of Rich Pink (R 55 B) to Pale Lavender Pink(R 56 B/C) to outer edge. Reverse White (W 155 C); Rich Pink (RP 62 B/C); Deep Red/Pink at base (R 54 A).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots, subject to root rot in over-wet soils.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, very glossy, slightly incurved, deltoid/acuminate, prominent veins.

FIJIAN WHITE. Single. (Possibly a species). FIJI.

BLOOM:- (10 cm) (4 in). Light texture, slightly funnel shape, windmill single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Light Lavender (R 56 B); eye zone sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); radiating veins Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); on main colour White (W 155 B). Reverse Cream (Y 11 C/D); White (W 155 B).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, very fastgroweron own roots.

LEAF:- Light Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, heterophyllous entirely.

FIREDANCE. Semi-Double/Double. JackClark. AUK. N.Z. (Incorrectly known as Zellie II in Australia)

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, highly ruffled, highly tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel, semi-double to cup and saucer double, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Deca-coloured, stigma pads when present two-tone Deep/Light Orange (O 28 A)/(O25 A); staminal column striped Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C) and White (W 155 B); large sheeny radiating eye zone Black Red (GP 187 A/B); to a suffused area of Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); overlaid veins White (W 155 C), Lemon Yellow (YO 14 C) and Chrome Yellow (YO 14 D), on main colours a suffusion of Signal Red (R 43 A), Vermilion (R 40 A/B), Fire Red (OR 33 B) and Chrome Yellow (YO 15 D/C); large outer edges of petals Orange (O 24 B); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Yellow (Y 13 A/B/C); Creamy Lemon (Y 13 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, medium/fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/small size, ordinary gloss, almost flat, orbiculate, obtuse, crenate, prominent veins.

FIRE ENGINE. Single. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat to slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column top portion Deep Red/Pink (R 47 B); bottom portion and small eye zone rich sheeny Blood Red (R 46 B); main colour rich Fire Red throughout (R 44 B); fine overlaid veins Dull Red (R 47 B). Reverse, veined rich Fire Red (R 44 B).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, ordinary gloss, flat/slightly recurved, cordate, acute, crenate.

FIREFLY. Single. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, flat cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured, stigma pads Orange and Gold (OR 32 A)/(YO 16 B); staminal column Lemon (YO 10 C); Lemon/White eye zone (Y 10 D)/(YW 155 A); to a Lavender Pink flush and radiating veins (R 55 C/D); main colour Rich Gold (YO 14 A/B). Reverse Gold (Y 12 A/B); base flushed Orange (O 24 B).

BUSH:- Medium, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly incurved, deltoid, acuminate.

FIRE GLOW. Single. FIJI.

BLOOM:- (12-16 cm) (5-6 in). Medium/light texture, partly overlapped, regular single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Rich Red (R 44 B); eye zone Orange Red (R 40 B); overlaid veins Orange (R 40 C); some Creamy Yellow markings on inside of petals near eye zone (YO 20 B/C); main colour Rich Flame Red (R 44 B/A) fading slightly in strong sunlight. Reverse Gold (YO 16 B/C); Red/Pink (R 47 B).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium/smalisize, medium texture, incurved, dull, elliptic/oblanceolate, acuminate, slightly serrate/rest entire.

FLAME. Single. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (21-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cart~ wheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured, stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 33 A); staminal column Light Red/Pink (R 48 C/B) and Dark Red/Pink (R 47B); radiating eye zone rich Blood Red (R 46 A/B); overlaid veins Rich Lavender (R 55 B/C); on main colour Rich Orange (OR 30 C) and deeper Flame Orange (OR 32 A). Reverse, veined Deep Gold (YO 15 B/C); Deep Apricot (OR 34 C).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, almost flat, cordate/reniform, acuminate, crenate/rest entire.

FLAMINGO STAR. Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel, double, to cup and saucer double, semi- double at times during colder months, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured, stigma pads when present Red (R 44 A); a combination and suffusion of colours from base of staminal column, eye zone and a large area to three quarters of the bloom Rose Bengal (RP 61 D) and Rich Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B/C); overlaid pronounced veins Flamingo Pink (RP 62 D/C) and Creamy White (O W 158 D); outer area of petals Creamy Yellow (OW 158 B/C); outer side edge and small area on extreme outer edges of petals Apricot (OR 33 C) and Peach (OR 33 D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours with a small area at extreme top of bloom Light Lemon (Y 11 B). Reverse Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D); Deep Gold (YO 14 B/C); Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B/C/D).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large/extra large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, flat, cordate, acuminate, repand/slightly crenate/mostly entire, prominent veins.

FLORIDA. Semi-Double. R. von Stieglitz. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Paulein Messengill x Golden Pete).

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium/heavy texture, overlapped, sometimes cripple, ruffled, tufted, irregular, almost flat at times, loose semi-double, single at times, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Pink (R 52 D); bottom portion and eye zone Rich Red/Pink (R 52 A/B); overlaid veins Pink (R 52 C/D), balance of veins to outer petals Deep Orange Red (R 40 A); on main colours Deep Orange Red (R 4O A/B) and Deep Orange (OR 32A); small Orange spots on outer petals giving a marble effect (OR 30 D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 B/C); Deep Red (R 45 C).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, large size, medium texture, slightly cupped, orbiculate/cordate, obtusel acute, crenate.

FLOWER GIRL. Single. A. Scott. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2- day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-colou'red; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminalcolumn Rose Pink (R 52 C); main colours with pronounced veins Bright Rose/rhodamine Pink (R 55 A)/(RP 62 A); small extreme outer edge of petals Orange Buff (R 29A). Reverse Rose Pink (R 55 A); Rhodamine Pink (RP 62 A); Lemon (Y 8 D); Dull Yellow Orange (YO 20 B).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, extra large size, glossy, heavy texture, cordate, acute, crenate, prominent veins.

FORTUNE COOKIE. Single. H. Goulding. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Mary Estrelia x Big Sister).

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, edges of petals inclined to curl up slightly, 2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column Red/Pink (R 48 D); eye zone rich Red/Pink (R 52 D); overlaid veins Light Pink (R 49 D); on main colour Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); with overlaid White blotches and spots (W 155 B); small area on outer side edge of each petal dull Red (R 39 A). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 14 C); Cream (Y 8 D); White (W 155 D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, slightly woody at base, medium/slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- M - edium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, slightly cupped, and slightly recurved, slightly distorted, ordinary gloss, cordate/orbiculate, acute/obtuse, slightly crenate, prominent veins.

FOUR FORTY SECOND BATTALION. Single. H. U.S.A. (Syn. 442nd Battalion)

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium/light texture, overlapped, almost flat, regular to cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri~coloured; stigma pads Orange Red (OR 34 A); staminal column Grey Yellow (GY 161 D); large radiating Lavender Pink eye zone (RP 62 B/C); surrounded by a small portion of White with radiating veins (W 155 C); main colour Grey Yellow (G Y 160 A), tends to fade a little. Reverse, veined G.rey Yellow (GY 160 B/C); very pale Lavender Pink at base (R 56 D) to White (W 155 A).

BUSH:- Medium, upright/recumbent, bush); slightly Woody at base, medium/slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, light/medium texture, flat, ovate, acute, crenate.

FRANCIS SILVA. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-21 cm) (8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Golden Yellow(Y13A); staminal column top portion White (W 155 D), bottom portion striped Cardinal Red (R 53 C/B/A) and Black Red (G P 187 A); large sheeny centre Black Red (GP 187 A); halo of Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); main colour to outer edge Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A); overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B). Reverse, veined lvorylcreamy White (O W 159 C/D); Yellow (YO 14 D/C); White (W 155 D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, caney, fast grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped and recurved, slightly distorted, orbiculate/cordate, acute/obtuse, almost entire.

FRANK GREEN. Double. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Originally known as Rainbow in Australia).

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, overlapped, flat, regular double, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Orange (OR 33 A/B); small centre Rich Red (R 44 A); main colours sheeny Yellow/Orange (YO 23 B) to Rich Orange (O 25 B); outer petals Deep Orange Red (OR 32 B/A); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 A/B/C); Orange/Red (OR 34 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, duff, flat, cordate/ovate, acute/obtuse, crenate, prominent veins.

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