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

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SABRINA. Double. AUST. (Incorrectly known as a sport of Mrs George Davis, or Suva Queen, and Mrs George Davis Red)

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, flat, full double, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant, slightly perfumed.

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured; stigma pads when present Cardinal Red (R 53 A); main colour and top portion of bloom Cardinal Red (R 53 B) and Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D). Reverse Cardinal Red (R 53 B/A); Cream (Y 11 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark/medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, flat, cordate, acuminate, serrate.

SAKAETANI BLUE. Single. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Saketani in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red to Red (R 45 B) and (R 42 A); staminal column top portion Dull Red/Pink (R 51 D), bottom portion Creamy White (O W 159 B); eye zone with veins Deep Pink/Rose Pink (R 55 A/B/C); merging to a small section of White with further veins (W 155 D); main colours with balance of pronounced veins Rose Purple (P 75 B/C) and Lilac (P 76 C/D); outer side edge of each petal Rosy Lavender (RP 73 G) and Lavender Pink (RP 65 C). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 10 C); White (W 155 D); Lavender Pink (RP 65 C); Lavender Pink at base (R 55 B/C).

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

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

SAMUARI. Double. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, almost overlapped, slightly ruffled, flat, cup and saucer double to semi- double, 2day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Lemon (Y 12 A); staminal column, eye zone and portion of bloom suffused with Red (R 43 B) and Rose Lavender (R 55 B); overlaid Lemon veins (Y 7 D); outer petals Rich Golden Yellow (Y 13 A); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours, with extreme top portion of bloom Rich Golden. Yellow (Y 13 A). Reverse Yellow (YO 14 B/C).

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

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

SANDRA HULCOMBE. Double. Jim Howle. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of D.J. O'Brien)

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, loose double to semi-double, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Orange (OR 32 A); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); outer areas and top portion of bloom Light Old Gold (YO 21 A/B). Reverse Dull Rose (R 54 A); Light Old Gold (YO 21 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, flat, cordate, acuminate, cronate/serrate.

SANDY CHUNN. Single. -August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Light Orange (YO 15 A); staminal column top portion Brick Red (OR 34 B), bottom portion Light Apricot (YO 22 B); base of column and a very large pronounced sheeny centre Black Red/Burgundy Red (GP 187 A)/(RP 59 A); suffused halo Rose Red (R 52 A); overlaid veins Gold (YO 17 C); main colours, tufts and outer edges of petals Yellow (Y 13B/C); overlaid suffused marble effect with small blotches and spots of Brick Red (OR 34 B) and Yellow (Y 12A). Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 7 B/C/D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, spreading, medium/ fast grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, slightly distorted, orbiculate, obtuse, very slightly crenate/rest entire, very prominent veins.

SATIN BEAUTY. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads two-tone Burnt Orange (OR 31 A)/(O 24 A); staminal column top portion Lemon (Y 8 C), bottom portion Rusty Red (R 44 D/C); large sheeny eye zone Deep Rose Red (RP 58 B/C); overlaid pronounced veins Carmine Rose (R 58 D); on main colours Carmine (R 52 A/B); outer side edge of each petal Deep Orange (OR 32 B/C). Reverse, veined Deep Gold (YO 21 C); Cream (Y 11 D); Deep Apricot (OR 32 C); Deep Red (R 46 D); Jasper Red (R 39 A/B); Rose (R 54 B).

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

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

SCARBOROUGH FAIR. Semi- Double/Double. Mr. & Mrs J.D. Allansen. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Haleakala)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, occasionally crippled (one petal missing), heavily ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel cup and saucer double to semi-double, sometimes single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads when present Gold (YO 15 A); staminal column and eye zone rich sheeny Gold with pronounced overlaid veins (YO 17 C); on main colour Gold (YO 15 A/B); top portion of bloom Lemon Yellow (YO 16 D) and Gold (YO 15 C). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 15 C); Lemon Yellow (YO 16 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, bushy, medium/fast grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, glossy, orbiculate, apiculate, dentate.

SCARLET FIRE. Single. Sylvia McGilvary. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Rose Pink (R 52 C), bottom portion Dusky Rose (R 54 C); base of column and a large sheeny eye zone Cardinal Red/Light Cardinal Red (R 53 A/C); suffused area with overlaid veins Bright Rose Pink/Lavender Pink (R 55 A/B); balance of veins Orange Red (OR 32 A/B); on main colours Signal Red (R 53A)/(R 44 C) and Deep Orange Red (OR 33A/B). Reverse, veined Bright Yellow (Y 13 C); Lemon (Y 11 A/B); Jasper Red (R 39 B); Rich Rose Pink/Lavender Pink (R 55 A/B) at base.

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly cupped, slightly recurved, ovate, acute/obtuse, slightly crenate/rest entire.

SCARLET PIMPERNEL. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffles, tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, extreme outer edges of petals inclined to be slightly incurved, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Deep Orange Apricot (R 40 D), bottom portion Light Red (R 44 C); small eye zone Deep Red (R 45 A); main colours from eye zone a suffused area of Rose Pink (R 52 A), to rich glowing Scarlet to outer edge of petals (R 43 A). Reverse veined, Rose Red/Rose (R 50 A/B); Bright Gold (YO 15 C); Orange (O 24 B); small portion Cream at base (YW 158 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium/ heavy texture, almost flat, cordate, acuminate, crenate.

schizopetaius. Single. Species. East Coast Africa.

BLOOM:- (10 cm) (4 in). Light texture, fully recurved, wavey, pendulous, heavy fringed single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads very small Blood Red (R 46 A); long thin staminal column Rusty Red (R 47 D); main colours of bloom including reverse Dull Rose (R 54 A), Orange Vermilion (R 41 B), Mandarin (R 41 C), Lemon (Y 12 C), Cardinal Red (R 53 B).

BUSH:- Very tall, upright, caney, weeping, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, small size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, slightly incurved, elliptic/ovate, acuminate, serrate.

SHIRLEY HOWIE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange (YO 23 A/B); staminal column top portion Deep Dull Red/Pink (R 51 A), bottom portion Grey Lavender (GP 186 C); small eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); large halo Deeper Grey Lavender (GP 186 C/D); White veins overlaid to outer edge with some blotches and spots (W 155 B); on main colours Raspberry (RP 61 C) to lighter Flamingo Pink (RP 68 C/D); outer edges of petals Yellow and Lemon (Y 8 B/C/D); tufts show White (W 155 B). Reverse, veined White (W 155 B); Lemon Yellow (Y 10 A/B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, incurved, reniform, acute, slightly crenate/dentate, rest entire.

SHIRLEY MAE. Single. Mrs M. Wyeth. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Thunderball)

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Orange Red (OR 33 A); staminal column top half Cream (OW 159 C); bottom portion and radiating centre Chrysanthemum Crimson (GP 185 A); overlaid pronounced veins Cream (OW 159 D) and Lemon (Y 10 B); main colours Orange Red/Deep Apricot (OR 32 A/B/C); with overlaid very small Lemon spots (Y 10 B). Reverse Signal Red (R 48 A); Creamy Lemon (Y 11 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped, cordate, acuminate, dentate, prominent veins.

SHOW BUSINESS. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Ruffled Giant)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat, sometimes crippled, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very proli,ic bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Light Orange (YO 20 C), bottom portion and eye zone Bright Red/Pink (R 52 A); merging to Light Red/Pink with overlaid veins (R 52 D); balance of colour to outer petal edge Golden Yellow (YO 15 B/C/D). Reverse, veined Canary Yellow (Y 12 B/C); Lemon (Y 12 D); Red/Pink at base (R 52 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, cordate, acuminate, crenate/dentate.

SIGNAL. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Kataoka Red x Harold Holt)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); stamina] column Red (R 46 D)/(R 45 D), small area at column base Rose Red (R 52 A); eye zone and radiating overlaid veins Deep Dull Rose (R 54 A); on main colour Deep Red (R 45 B/C). Reverse Bright Yellow (YO 15 C); Deep Orange Red (R 42 C); Rose Red/Rose (R 52 A/B); Red (R 46 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, incurved, ovate, acute, top portion sinuate/rest entire.

SIR JOHN CHANDLER. Single. Brisbane Botanical Gardens. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Mason Red x Ala Moana Beauty)

BLOOM:- (15-16 cm) (6 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 42 A); staminal column top portion Light Currant Red (R 47 C/D), bottom portion Buff Yellow (YO 19 B); large radiating eye zone and a small area of overlaid veins Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 C/D); balance of overlaid veins to outer petals Orange (OR 32 C/B/A); on main colour Red (R 42 A); colour tends to fade in very hot months. Reverse, veined Creamy Lemon/Lemon (Y 8 D/C); Deep Red (R 45 D/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, slightly cupped, ovate, acute/obtuse, almost entire.

SLEEPING BEAUTY. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-21 cm) (8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Gold (Y 13 B); staminal column top portion Cream (Y 11 D), bottom portion striped Cream (Y 11 D) and Rusty Red (R 47 D); very small area at column base Deep Flamingo (R 55 A); eye zone and pronounced overlaid veins White (W 155 D), some veins show Lemon (Y 10 B); on main colours radiating from eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D) to Rose (R 54 A); outer edges of petals Lemon (Y 10 A/B/C/D) with Cream (OW 159 D); some small White spots appearing at times (W 155 D). Reverse Lemon (Y 1 0 B/C); Cream (Y 11 D); very small section at base Light Peach (O 29 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/heavy texture, medium/large size, dull, slightly incurved, cordate/reniform, acuminate, crenate.

SONATA. Single. A. Scott. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 B); staminal column top portion Dull Red/Pink (R 51 C); bottom portion and prominent centre Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B); overlaid small section of White veins (W 155 A/B); on main colours with balance of veins Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B/C); large outer edge of petals Apricotl Orange (O 29 B). Reverse Deep Apricot Orange (OR 32 D); Lemon (Y 8 C); White (W 155 B); very pronounced veins.

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/ heavy texture, cordate, acuminate, crenate/dentate.

SONIA. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Brenda Miller)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, bloom slightly slow to open early, funnel shape then flat, to slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Rich Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Red/Pink (R 51 B), base of staminal column Grey/Red (GR 182 C); suffused eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B/C/D): small portions of White in eye zone (W 155 D); main colours, each petal distinctly surrounded and with a little suffusion and some spots Scarlet Red (R 44 A); large middle section of each petal Light Old Gold (YO 22 B/A); Red areas more predominant in colder months. Reverse Gold (Y 12 B/C); Cream (Y 11 D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, reniform, acuminate, crenate.

SPRING SONG. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Deep Shell Pink (R 37 B); base of column and eye zone flamingo Pink (RP 62 A); merging to Light Phlox Pink (RP 62 C); with overlaid pronounced veins Phlox Pink (RP 62 D); on main colour to outer petal edge Rich Orange (OR 32 B). Reverse Lemon Yellow (YO 16 B); Bright Salmon Pink (R 41 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, flat ovate, acute, sinuate.

STACEY WINTERS. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy/medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, very highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Lemon Yellow (Y 12 A/B); staminal column striped Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D) and cream (YO 19 D); large rich centre Blood Red (R 46 A) to a small area Cardinal Red (R 53 A); suffused halo Deep Dull Red/Pink (R 54 A); to main colour Pure White (W 155 A); small area on extreme side edge of each petal Orange/Apricot (OR 31 C). Reverse, veined Yellow Orange (YO 16 D); Orange/Apricot (OR 31 C); White (W 155 A); Cardinal Red at base (R 53 A).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly incurved, slightly distorted, orbiculate, obtuse, entire.

STAN BEARD. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST. (Previously known as Cherry Ripe)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads two-tone Blood Red/Red (R 46 A/B) and (R 44 C); staminal column Rose (R 51 B/C); base of column and a very large sheeny centre Black Red (GP 187 A); with a suffused and radiating area sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A) to Deep Red (R 45 A); on main colour with pronounced veins to outer petal edge Deep Red (R 45 D/C). Reverse, veined Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D/C); Lemon (Y 11 A); Cardinal Red (R 53 C/B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved, deltoid/slightly reniform, acuminate.

STAR ATTRACTION. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Ruffled Giant)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Orange Redl Marigold Orange (OR 30 A)/(O 28 A); staminal column Orange Buff (YO 22 D/C/B); sheeny radiating eye zone Rich Red (R 44 B); main colours Deep Orange (OR 30 A/C). Reverse Peach (OR 33 D); Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 B).

BUSH:- Medium/low, recumbent, bushy, medium/fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/ heavy texture, ordinary gloss, flat to slightly incurved, deltoid, acuminate, prominent veins.

STAR DUST. Semi-Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, slightly recurved, cartwheel semi-double to crested semi-double, 12 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (O 28 A/B); staminal column Creamy Lemon/Light Lemon (Y 11 D/C); eye zone White (W 155 A); surrounded by a further large radiating zone with overlaid veins Carmine Rose (R 52 B/C/D); balance of overlaid veins Orange Red (OR 33 A); on main suffused colours Deep Orange (OR 33 B) with Gold (YO 21 B/C); overlaid small blotches giving a marble effect Golden Yellow (YO 15 B/C); outer edges of petals Golden Yellow (YO 15 B/C). Reverse Rich Yellow (Y 13 B/C); Lemon (Y 11 B); Apricot (O 24 C); veined, Light Lavender Pink (R 56 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, medium/ heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly incurved, deltoid, acuminate, prominent veins.

STRAWBERRY SUNDAE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (21-25 cm) (8-10 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Blood Redl Cardinal Red (R 46 A)/(R 53 A); staminal Light Cardinal Red/Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C/B); large sheeny centre Blood Red (R 46 A) to Cardinal Red (R 53A);small area of radiating veins Blood Red (R 46 A); balance of overlaid veins Tyrian Purple (RP 61 C); on main colours Bright Rose Pink (R 55 A); outer petal area Deep Red (R 45 A); overlaid areas of large White blotches and spots (W 155 D). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 A/B); Cream (Y 11 D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); Tyrian Purple at base (RP 61 C).

BUSH:- Medium/low, slightly woody, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, incurved, dull, deltoid, acuminate/acute.

SUMMER SAMBA. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-22 cm) (8-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 43A); staminal column top portion Pale Pink (R 49 D), to Deeper Pink (R 49 B), bottom portion Deep Red/Pink (R 46 D); large swirled radiating eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); into suffused overlaid veins Rose Pink (R 54 B) and White (W 155 D); to Bright Orange Red (OR 33 A) and (OR 32 A), with further overlaid veins Rich Orange (OR 30 C); large outer petal area Rich Golden Yellow (Y 13 B/C). Reverse, veined Bright Lemon Yellow (Y 8 A/B); Orange (O 25 C); Light Pink (R 55 D).

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

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

SUMMER SUN. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

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:- Octa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (OR 32 A); staminal column Coral Pink (R 38 D); base of column and a small radiating eye zone Rose Red (R 52 A); radiating area with some veins from eye zone Flamingo Pink (R 55 D/C/B) and Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A); on main colours Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A) and OR 32 A/B) to Orange (O 25 A/B); outer petals with pronounced overlaid veins Rich Yellow (Y 13 A/B) with occasional Golden Yellow spots (Y 12 A); tufts show Lemon Yellow (Y 11 A). Reverse, veined Rich Yellow (Y 13 B/C); Flamingo Pink at base (R 55 C).

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

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

SUNDANCER. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Dull Red (R 42 A); staminal column Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); centre Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B); suffused overlaid veins Dull Grey Purple (GP 184 C); on main colours Bright Red (R 44 A/B); outer petals Bright Orange Red (OR 33 B). Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 10 B/C); Tangerine (R 40 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, cupped, slightly distorted, orbiculate, obtuse, entire, prominent veins.

SUNDOWN. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, part overlapped, slightly recurved, extreme outer petal edge incurved regular single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Bright Red (OR 44 B); staminal column top portion Gold (YO 15 B), bottom portion Blood Red (R 46 A); suffused large eye zone sheeny Black Red (GP 187 B); main colours Red/Tangerine Red (R 43 A)/(R 40 A) to Deep Orange (OR 30 B/C); extreme outer edge of petals Bright Yellow (Y 12 B); overlaid veins Deep Red (R 45 A). Reverse Rich Gold (Y 13 A/B); Mandarin (OR 32 C).

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

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

SUNKIST.Single. MrsM.Blackman.QLD.AUST. Parentage:- (Salmon Harwood x Ruffled Giant)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Light/medium texture, partly overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly recurved, cartwheel to regular single, 1-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Marigold Orange (O 28A/B); staminal column Pale Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D); base of column and large swirled eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D), to Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C); suffused into White with overlaid veins (W 155 C); on main colour Buttercup Yellow to outer petals (YO 16 B/C). Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 12 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 13 D); White at base (W 155 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium size, medium texture, dull, slightly recurved, deltoid, acuminate.

SUNNY DAYS. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Spanish Orange (O 26 A); staminal column top portion Old Gold (YO 17A); base of column and striking centre Deep Red (R 42 A); main colour throughout Golden Yellow (Y 13 A/B) and Bright Yellow (Y 12 A). Reverse, veined Deep Gold (YO 15 A); Mars Orange (OR 31 C); Lemon (Y 12 C).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, scandent, slightly woody, medium/fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, dull, incurved/recurved, reniform, acuminate, crenate, prominent veins.

SUNNY SIDE UP. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20 cm) (8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, outer edges of petals incurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Ivory (O W 159 A); large eye zone and a suffused small area of overlaid veins White (W 155 C); balance of veins Chrome Yellow (YO 15 D); main colours a combination, giving it a mottled appearance Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 B/C), Saffron Yellow (YO 21 C/B), small area Dull Orange (O 26 B); outer edges of petals Marigold Orange (O 28 B/A) to Orange Red (OR 30 B/A) to Orange Red (OR 30 B/A). Reverse, veined Lemon Yellow (YO 14 D/C); small area of Orange flecks (OR 31 B).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, slightly woody, medium grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium texture, medium size, glossy, almost flat, elliptic/ovate, acute/acuminate, sinuate.

SUNSET. Single. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium texture, almost overlapped, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Gold (YO 15 A); staminal column and a radiating eye zone with overlaid veins Creamy Lemon (Y 12 D); on main colours, a combination of Deep Dull Red (R 42 D) and Dull Rose (R 51 B); overlaid on Deep Lemon Yellow to outer edge of petals (Y 13 B). Reverse Yellow (YO 14 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, slightly woody, medium grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, flat, orbiculate, obtuse, crenate, prominent veins.

SUPEREX. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8- 9 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Brick Red (OR 34 A); staminal column top portion Light Pink (R 49 C); bottom portion and large radiating centre Cardinal Red (R 53 A); overlaid veins to outer petals Flamingo Pink (R 55 C/B); on main colours Flamingo Pink (R 55 D/C) to Light Flamingo Pink (R 56 C); outer side edge of petals Golden Orange (O 26 B); bloom tends to fade a little on second day. Reverse, veined Gold (Y 1,9 B/C); Creamy White (O W 159 D); Flamingo Pink (R 55 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, extra large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly recurved, cordate/reniform, acuminate/acute, large dentate, prominent veins.

SUPER SURFIE. Single. - S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (25-28 cm) (10-11 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A); staminal column top portion Dull Orange (O 25 C), bottom portion Dull Red (R 42 B); large centre sheeny Deep Red (R 45 B); main colours deep vibrant Orange (O 25 A/B); with overlaid veins Light Red (R 44 C). Reverse Gold (Y 13 A); Orange (O 24 B); Tangerine at base (OR 33 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, medium/ heavy texture, glossy, very slightly incurved, ovate, acuminate/acute, crenate/slightly serrate, prominent veins.

SURFBELLE. Single. F. Peterkin. N.S.W. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Golden Belle)

BLOOM:- (20-22 cm) (8-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 B); staminal column top half Lemon (Y 12 C); bottom portion and eye zone Red (R 42 A); overlaid veins Light Orange (YO 23 C); on main colour Red (R 42 B/A). Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (Y 13 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 13 D); Dull Rose (R 48 A); Rich Rose (R 51 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, glossy, flat to slightly incurved, cordate, acuminate, slightly crenate/rest entire.

SURFIE JACK. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 AIR 45 A); staminal column top portion Dull Pink/Red (R 51 D/C/B), bottom portion Cardinal Red (R 53 B); main colours a suffused combination of colours from eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); with a small section of veins Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C), with White (W 155 D), and a small section of veins White (W 155 C); to Lemon Yellow overlaid streaks and blotches (YO 14 D/C); on Deep Orange/Apricot (O 28 A/B) and lighter Apricot/Orange (O 28 C) to outer edge of petals. Reverse, veined Dull Orange/Red (OR 35 B): Golden Yellow (YO 16 A); Dull Red/Pink at base (R 51 B).

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

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

SURF RIDER. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (23-25 cm) (9-10 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer. sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 32 A); staminal column Deep Brick Red (OR 34 A); large centre sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A); small suffused halo Deep Red (R 45 B); overlaid veins to outer edge of petals Tangerine Red (R 40 A); main colours Rich Orange Red (OR 30 C) to Bright Orange/Orange (O 25 B)/(O 24 B). Reverse Mandarin (R 41 C); Gold (YO 15 C/D); Light Apricot (O 25 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium texture, glossy, cordate/deltoid, acuminate/acute, crenate, prominent veins.

SUSAN CAULFIELD. Single. QLD.AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Golden Yellow (Y 13 A); staminal column Creamy/Lemon (Y 8 D) and Yellow/Orange (YO 21 D); radiating eye zone Creamy/Lemon (Y 8 D); with overlaid veins Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D) to (Y 11 D); balance of veins to outer edge Red/Pink (R 52 D) and Gold (Y 12 B/C); on main colours Red/Pink (R 52 A/B/C), to Orange/Red (R 41 A/B) and deep Orange (OR 33 B); outer edge of petals Gold/Yellow (YO 14 B/C). Reverse veined, Yellow (YO 16 B/C/D).

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

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

SUVA BELLE. Single. FIJI.

BLOOM:- (10- 14 cm) (4-5 in). Light texture, flat, windmill single, 1-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Dull Orange Red (OR 31 B); stamina] column Pale Lemon (Y 11 C); base of column and centre Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B); with a small area of Light Creamy Orange with overlaid veins (O W 159 B/A); on main colour to outer edge Orange/ Apricot (OR 33 C/D). Reverse Lemon (Y 11 B/C); Light Pink/Red (R 37 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium/heavy texture, flat, ordinary gloss, oblanceolate, acuminate, serrate.

SYLVIA McGILVARY. Single. Sylvia McGilvary. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat to slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column top portion Light Currant Red (R 47 D), bottom portion Ivory (OW 159 C/B); then a combination of suffused colours from eye zone Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B), with Grey Purple (GP 186 B/C/D); outer petals have suffused areas Light Rose Purple (RP 63 C/D); outer side edge of each petal Light Currant Red (R 47 C/D); pronounced overlaid veins Lavender (RP 65 C/D). Reverse, veined Cadmium Orange (OR 23 C); Light Brick Red (OR 35 B/D); Light Rose Purple (RP 63 C/D); Light Currant Red at base (R 47 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped to slightly incurved, cordate/large ovate, acuminate/acute, crenate, prominent veins.

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