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

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A

ADELE MILLER. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column top portion Pink (R 52 D), bottom portion Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); eye zone sheeny Cardinal Red (R 53 A); main colour Deep Cardinal Red (R 53 A); White blotches and spots on outer petals (W 155 B); extreme outer edge of petals and tufts show Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D). Reverse, veined GOLD (Y 12 B); White (W 155 8); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D).

BUSH:- Low, recumbent, bushy, slow grower on own roots, best grafted.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, very glossy, cupped, recurved, reniform, obtuse, entire, prominent veins.

AGNES GALT. Single. H. U.S.A.
Parentage:-
(H. arnottianus x Cleghorn Red)

BLOOM:- (13-17 cm) (5~7 in). Medium/heavy texture, overlapped, flat cartwheel to regular single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column Cardinal Red (R 53 D); small radiating eye zone Ruby Red (RP 60 A/B/C); main colours with overlaid veins Light/Deep Rose (R 55 B)/(R 54 B); very small Portion on extreme outer edge of petals Light Brick Red (R 34 D). Reverse, veined Rose Pink (HP 58 B/C); Rose (R 54 A/B); small portion Light Brick Red (OR 34 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, cordate/obovate, acute, slightly crenate/rest entire.

AIDA RACKETT. Single A. Scott. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured, stigma pads Dark Red (R 45 A); staminal column Creamy Yellow (YO 19 B); base of column and small eye zone Rose Red/Pink (R 52 A/B); overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C); main colours White (W 156 D), to Cream (OW 159 D); extreme outer petal edge area Orient Pink (R 36 C), Lemon (YO 20 B) and Pale Apricot (O 24 C/D). Reverse, veined Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C); Cream (OW 159 D); Pale Apricot (O 24 C/D); Lemon (Y 12 C/D).

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

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

ALADDIN. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped. heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Yellow (YO 23 A/B); staminal column Lime (Y 4 D/C);. large eye zone White (W 155 B); suffused and veined Lavender Pink (R 56 B/C); main colour Deep Orange Yellow (YO 23 B/C), with large blotched areas Lemon Yellow (Y 10 D/C/B). Reverse Deep and Light GOLD (YO 14 B/C/D); Light Apricot (O 26 C); Creamy Lemon at base (Y 8 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, cordate/ovate, acute/obtuse, crenate.

ALA MOANA BEAUTY. Single. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Hula Blues and Billy Blue in Australia)

BLOOM:-(10-12cm)(4-5in). Medium/light texture, fully overlapped, slightly tufted, slightly funnel shape, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant. Bloom tends to fade on second day.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads yellow (YO 16 A); stamina] column top portion Lemon (YO 16 D); bottom portion and eye zone Pink/Red (R 48 B); with a small area of overlaid veins White (W 155 D), to Rose/Rose Pink (R 52 BIC), with balance of overlaid veins almost to outer edge of petals Lavender Pink (R 55 C); on Greyed Purple (GP 186 D), to Bright Rose/Rose Pink (R 52 B/C); outer edge of petals Lavender Pink (R 55 D); with a small area on outer edge of each petal Apricot (0 26 G). Reverse, veined Yellow (YO 16 B/C); White (W 155 D); Pink/Red (R 54 D); Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, small size, medium/iight texture, irregular, cordate, acute, crenate/serrate.

ALBO-LACINATUS. Single H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Ruth Wilcox in Australia)

BLOOM:- (10-12 cm) (4-5 in). Light texture, open, recurved, partly fringed, windmill single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column and radiating eye zone with overlaid veins Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); main colours Pale Lavender Pink (RP 62 D): small area of White on outer edge of petals (W 155 D). Reverse, veined Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); White (W 155 D); Lavender Pink (RP 62 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, small/medium size. light texture, flat, elliptic, acuminate. crenate, juvenile leaves are much larger.

ALLEN'S ATTRACTION. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Kataoka Red x unknown)

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

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 B); staminal column top portion Light Pink/Deep Pink (R 49 C)/(R 48 C), bottom portion Deep Red (R 45 D); sheeny radiating eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); main colour to outer petals Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C). Reverse, veined Deep Red (R 45 A); Deep Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); tinge of Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D/C).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, spreading, ideal for espalier, very fast grower on own roots.

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

AMABILIS. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Surprise or Salmon Surprise in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange (0 25 A/B);staminal column top portion White(W 155 C), base of column Red (R 46 D); centre Blood Red/Red (R 46 A/B)and Rose Red(R 52 A); overlaid veins Light Pink (R 49 D/C/B); on main colours Flamingo Pink (R 55 D/C); outer edges of petals Peach (O 29 C/B/A)/(OR 32 C). Reverse Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 A/B/C); Pink (R 38 C); Creamy Yellow (Y 13 D); Peach (OR 39 B).

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

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

AMAZON. Semi-Double. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium texture, slightly recurved, regular to open, semi-double to crested semidouble, sometimes single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 25 A); staminal column mostly Red (R 42 A); eye zone suffused Blood Red (R 46 A/B), to Rose Red/Rose Pink (R 52 A/B); to main colours Pink (R 49 8);overlaid veins Light Pink (R 49 C); outer edges Apricot (O 29 A) and Lemon (YO 14 C). Reverse Bright Lemon (Y 12 B); Yellow (YO 14 C); White (W 155 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, light/medium texture, glossy, incurved, cordate, acute/acuminate, slightly crenate/rest entire.

AMERICAN BEAUTY. Double. Ross Gast. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known occasionally as Diamond Head in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, slightly recurved, regular cup and saucer double, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Pink/Red (R 53 A); staminal column and eye zone with radiating veins Rose (R 54 A); main colour and top portion of bloom Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C/D). Reverse Rose (R 54 A).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, glossy, slightly incurved, cordate, acute/acuminate, slightly serrate/crenate/rest entire.

ANDERSONII. Single. Parentage:- (H. rosa-sinensis x H. schizopetalus)

BLOOM:- (8-12 cm) (3-5 in). Light texture, partly overlapped to open, slightly recurved, deeply fringed single, 1-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); long thin staminal column Delft Rose (R 47 C); main colour throughout Deep Red (R 45 A/B). Reverse Red (R 45 B/C); Lemon (Y 11 C).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fast grower on own roots, pendulous if left unpruned.

LEAF:- Deep Purplish Brown colour, varying in season, medium/small size, heavy texture, glossy, flat, ovate, acuminate, serrate, prominent veins.

ANGEL'S DELIGHT. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Deca-coloured; stigma pads Lemon(Y 10 A); staminal column top portion Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D), bottom portion Rose Red/Dusky Red (R 50 B)/(R 51 C); eye zone a combination of Dusky Red (R 51 C) and Deep Rose Red (RP 58 C); a suffused area Magnolia Purple/Lilac Purple (RP 70 C/D), with overlaid veins Lilac Purple (RP 70 D); main colours, Deep Rose Red (RP 58 B/C) to Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B); large outer area of petals Creamy Lemon/Lemon (Y 8 D/C/B/A); balance of overlaid veins Light Pink/Deep Rose Red (R 56 D/C/B)/(RP 58 C); tufts show some White (W 155 D). Reverse, veined White (W 155 D): Gold (YO 14 C/B); Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, flat, cordate, acute, some crenate/almost entire, prominent veins.

ANN MILLER. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured,. stigma pads Dark Red (R 45 A); staminal column Flamingo Pink (R 55 8); small eye zone Lavender Pink (RP 62 D); main colours Rich Rose Pink with radiating veins (RP 58 C); overlaid with large White blotched areas (W 155 D); blotching absent in colder months. Reverse Light Gold (YO 14 C); Pink (RP 66 D).

BUSH:- Medium, upright, open, medium grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, cordate, obtuse, crenate.

ANNIE WOOD. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST. Parentage:- (Winn Doxsee x unknown)

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7-9 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Orange (OR 33 C); large centre Cardinal Red (R 53 A); radiating halo Rose (R 54 A); main colours Cream (Y 11 D); outer petal area Deep Lemon Yellow (Y 12 B), Reverse Dull Rose (R 54 C); Lemon (YO 14 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, flat, glossy, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate/rest entire.

APRICOT BEAUTY. Single. FIJI

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (R 42 A); staminal column top portion Deep Orange (O 29 B/A); bottom portion and eye zone Deep Orange Red with Deep Orange Red flecks (R 42 B/A): main colour Apricot/Gold (YO 22 B/A). Reverse, veined Apricot (O 26 D/C); Pink/Red (R 43 C).

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

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

APRICOT PARADE. Double. Jack Clark AUK.N.Z.

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, slightly recurved, regular cup and saucer double to semi-double, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Orange Red (R 42 A); large centre Blood Red (R 46 A); halo of Lavender Pink (R 56 C/D); overlaid veins Red/Pink (R 55 8), balance of veins to outer edge of petals Apricot Orange (OR 34 C); on main colours Apricot Yellow (YO 22 A/B); outer side edges of petals Red (R 44 C)., top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Yellow (Y 12 C); Dull Rose (R 48 A); Peach (O 29 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly cupped, ovate, acute, slightly crenate/rest entire, prominent veins.

ARCHERII. Single. Parentage:- (H. rosa-sinensis x H. schizopetalus)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); long thin staminal column Dull Red (R 47 B); eye zone Dark Red (R 45 A); main colour Red (R 45 8). Reverse Red (R 45 B/C); Lemon (Y 11 C).

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

LEAF:- Light Green colour, small size, medium texture, dull, incurved, orbiculate, acuminate, serrate, prominent veins.

arnottianus. Single. Species. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Wilder's White in Australia)

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Light texture, windmill single, 1-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured,. stigma pads Purple Red (RP 60 A); staminal column Purple Red (RP 60 8); main colour throughout White (W 155 D). Reverse White (W 155 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, flat, elliptic, acute, almost entire.

ASTRONAUT. Single. M J. Wylie. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured,. stigma pads Orange (O 25 8); staminal column Pale Pink (R 49 D), to Light Red (R 44 D); base of style and eye zone Blood Red (R 46 8); with a halo of Pale Flaminqo Pink (R 55 D) and Rich Flamingo Pink (R 55 A); overlaid veins Pale Flamingo Pink (R 55 D) balance of pronounced veins and main colour Apricot Orange (O 26 B). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 16 B/C) Apricot (O 26 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, incurved, ordinary gloss, reniform, acute/acuminate, serrate/crenate.

AUGIE MILLER. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured, stigma pads Orange (YO 23 A); staminal column top portion White (W 155 B), bottom portion Pink (R 47 C/B); large sheeny eye zone Rich Cardinal Red (R 53 A); small halo rich Red/Pink (R 52 A); overlaid veins Lavender Pink (R 56 C/D); on main colour Rich Orange (OR 33 A/B), to Rich Golden Yellow to outer petals (Y 12 A). Reverse, veined Rich Gold throughout (Y 13 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy slightly distorted, slightly recurved, reniform/cordate, acuminate/acutel crenate/rest entire, prominent veins.

AUTUMN BLUES. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Light texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 1-dayflower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured, stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Dull Red (R 48 C), bottom portion Lavender Pink (R 56 C), faint end of staminal column Rose Pink (R 54 B); main colours Grey/Lavender Pink (RP 69 B) to Lavender Pink and overlaid veins (RP 62 A/B/C/D); outer edge of petals Cream to Light Buff (0 24 D). Reverse Pale Lavender (R 56 D); Lemon (Y 5 D and Y 4 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, flat, cordate/ovate, acuminate, crenate.

AWAI MATSON. Single. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured, stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 32 A); staminal column Creamy Lemon (Y 13 D), small area at base of staminal column Pink (R 48 B); eye zone White with radiating veins (W 155 A); main colour to outer edge of petals Buttercup Yellow (YO 23 B/C). Reverse Lemon (YO 14 C); small area Apricot (O 24 D).

BUSH:- Low, compact, bushy, slow/medium grower on own roots.

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

B

BALLERINA. Double/Semi-Double. R.vonStiegiltz. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, partly overlapped, almost flat, regular cup and saucer double to crested semi-double, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant, flowers best on old wood.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Yellow (YO 15 A); staminal column base Cream (Y 11 D) and Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); overlaid pronounced veins and a small portion of White (W 155 D); on main colours small portion Flamingo Pink (R 55 B), to a large portion Lavender Pink (R 56 A/B); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours and showing some Flamingo Pink (R 55 B). Reverse Lemon (Y 11 B/C/D); Lavender Pink (R 56 A/B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, slightly cupped, oblanceolate/elliptic, acuminate/acute, serrate/rest entire.

BAT KURSS. Double. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-20 cm) (6-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel cup and saucer double, 2-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Nona-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Orange (O 28 A/B); staminal column base and large radiating eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B), with a very small section at staminal column base White (W 155 D); main colours Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D), with a small section of Flamingo Pink (R 55 A); overlaid veins Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 C) and White (W 155 D), balance of veins Deep Orange Red (R 44 B/C/D); outer petals Golden Yellow (Y 13 B/C); tufts show Creamy Yellow (Y 13 D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours and showing some Lemon Yellow (Y 11 B/C). Reverse, veined Bright Lemon (Y 8 B/C); Cream (Y 8 D); White at base (W 155 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, recurved, slightly distorted, orbiculate, acute, crenate.

BEARD'S RUFFLED PINK. Single. S. E .Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Fire Red (OR 33 A); staminal column top portion Cream (YW 158 D), bottom portion striped Rose Red (RP 58 C); radiating eye zone with pronounced veins Rose Red (RP 58 B); merging into main colours Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C/D); outer petal edge and tufts Lighter Flamingo Pink (R 56 A): some White spots appearing (W 155 D). Reverse, veined Creamy White (OW 159 D); Lemon (Y 8 D/C); White (W 155 D); Light Flamingo Pink (R 56 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, flat/slightly cupped/slightly recurved, cordate, obtuse/acute, crenate, prominent veins.

BEAUTIFUL DREAMER. Single. S. E. Beard. OLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured ;stigma pads Vermilion(R 40 A); staminal column and eye zone Light Rose Pink (R 52 D); pronounced veins to outer petals White (W 155 B); overlaid on Rose Pink petals (R 52 C/B). Reverse Lemon (Y 10 D); White (W 155 B); Lavender Pink (R 55 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size medium/heavy texture, glossy, flat, orbiculate/some ovate, acute/apiculate, large crenate top/rest entire.

BEAUTY. Single. QLD.AUST.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium/light texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Gold (YO 21 B); staminal column Lemon (Y 12 C) and Orange (OR 30 C); small eye zone Blood Red (R 46 8); overlaid veins Bright Golden Yellow (YO 14 A); on main colour Red/Red Pink (R 43 A/B/C); outer petals Lemon Yellow (YO 16 B/C). Reverse Lemon (Y 12 C); Light Lemon (Y 12 D).

BUSH:- Medium, low, bushy/to slightly woody, medium grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, slightly cupped, ovate/orbiculate, acute, crenate.

BENNETT'S RUST RED. Single.

BLOOM:-(13cm)(5in). Light texture, partly overlapped, almost flat, regular single, 1-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 B); staminal column top portion White (W 155 D), bottom portion Flamingo Pink (R 55 B), base of staminal column Blood Red (R 46 A); centre Deep Claret Red (RP 59 A); main colour Deep Orange Red (R 42 A/B/C). Reverse, veined Pink/Red (R 50 B/C); Rose at base (R 54 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, dull, slightly incurved to flat, incised, reniform, deltoid, acuminate.

BETTY NOLEIN. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage,- (Surf Rider x Golden Belle)

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Yellow (YO 21 A/B); staminal column Old Gold(YO 17 C); base of column and a large radiating eye zone Orange/Red (OR 33 A/R 42A); some overlaid veins Old Gold (YO 17 B/C); main colours Orange (O 28 A/B)/(O 25 B); outer petals Yellow (YO 15 8); balance of overlaid veins Orange (O 28 A), with overlaid blotches and spots Yellow (YO 15 C). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 B)/(Y 14 C); Orange Red (OR 33 8).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/iarge size, medium/heavy texture, almost flat, cordate/orbiculate, acute/obtuse, slightly crenate.

BIG TANGO. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (23-25 cm) (9-10 in), Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Dull Grey Red (GP 185 A); staminal column top portion Azalea Pink (R 38 B), bottom portion Ivory (OW 159 C); large eye zone Creamy White (OW 159 D); surrounded by a large suffused area Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A); with a small section of overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); main colours brilliant Tangerine Red (R 43 A); with overlaid veins to outer edge of petals Bright Orange (OR 30 D); outer side edge of each petal dull Tangerine Red (R 43 C); very occasionally some Light Orange spots appearing on petals (YO 19 A). Reverse Red (R 44 A); veined Gold (Y 13 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, almost flat, cordate/reniform, acute, crenate, prominent veins.

BILL STAYTON. Double. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture. overlapped, ruffled, tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel, double to cup and saucer double, sometimes single in colder months, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads when present Rich Red (R 45 B); staminal column and eye zone Brown Red (GR 179 A); radiating with veins into main colours Golden Brown,(GO 164 B/C) and Deep Brown (GO 177 C/D). Reverse Lemon (Y 8 B/C); Deep Brown (GO 177 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, slightly cupped, orbiculate, obtuse, entire.

BOBBY BOOTH. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Scarlet Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Cardinal Red (R 53 B); bottom portion and large Black Red centre (GP 187 A); main colour Cardinal Red, with veins (R 53 A/B). Reverse Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); White (W 155 D); Lemon (Y 8 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, cordate, acute, crenate/dentate.

BOB WAEGNER. Semi-Double. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium/heavy texture, partially overlapped, heavily ruffled, crested semi-double, to semi-double, sometimes crippled, 2-dayflower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Red (R 46 A); suffused with a combination of colours; staminal column and eye zone areas Lavender Pink with veins (R 55 8) and White (W 155 A); base petals Deep Orange Apricot (0 28 B), with Gold blotches (Y 13 B/C); top portion of bloom Deep Orange Apricot (O 28 B). Reverse Deep Gold (Y 13 A/B); light Apricot Orange (OR 33 C); Lavender Pink at base (R 55 8).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, reniform/deltoid, acute, slightly prominent veins.

BOOKIE'S BROLLIE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (22-25 cm) (9-10 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column top portion Pale Pink/Red (R 51 C) and Ivory (O W 159 A); large eye zone Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A), to Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); with a small section of overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B), with some White veins appearing (W 155 B); on a large area of Mandarin (R 40 A/B/C); outer areas of petals and tufts mottled Old Gold (0 26 8). Reverse, veined Orange Red (OR 35 A IB); Gold (Y 12 B/C); base area White (W 155 B), with a small area Light Flamingo Pink veins (R 55 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, flat to very slightly cupped, cordate, acuminate, serrate/crenate, prominent veins.

BRENDA MILLER. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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 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 Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C/D); large middle section of each petal White (W 155 D); a very small portion on one side of each petal 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.

BRIDE. Single. J. A. Johnson. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Castle White in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-18cm)(6-7in). Medium/lighttexture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured,. stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 34 A); staminal column top portion Ivory (YW 158 D), bottom portion Lime (YG 154 D); main colour Pure White throughout (W 155 D); slight Pink overtone in colder months. Reverse Pure White (W 155 D); slight tinge of Pale Lemon (Y 2 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, glossy, ovate/orbiculate, acute, slightly crenate.

BRONZE WINGS. Single. Nei Hibiscu-@ Farm. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, to regular single in colder months, 2-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured,. stigma pads Orange Red (OR 33 A /B); staminal column top portion Dull Rose (R 50 C), bottom portion Creamy Yellow (YO 20 D); large White centre (W 155 A); radiating portion of Deep Rose Pink (RP 58 B); overlaid White veins (W 155 A), to Apricot veins to outer edge of petals (OR 33 C); on Rich Tangerine Red (R 44 A/B/C); outer edges of petals having a marble effect with small blotches of Apricot (OR 33 C); colour fades to Bronze on second day. Reverse Rich Tangerine Red (R 44 A); Gold (YO 21 B); pronounced veins Dull Yellow (YO 22 D).

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

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

BURGUNDY BLUSH. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Cinderella in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-20 cm) (6-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, bloom slightly slow to open early, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured, stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 44 A); staminal column and large centre Black Red (GP 187 A); main colours Rich Raspberry Pink (RP 61 C); to outer petals Lavender Pink (RP 68 C); veins and extreme outer petals Lighter Lavender Pink (RP 68 D); tufts show very Pale Lavender (R 56 D). Reverse Light Lavender Pink (RP 62); Cream (Y 8 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, flat/slightly cupped, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly serrate/entire.

BURNT ORANGE. Single.

BLOOM:- (12-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium texture, fully

overlapped, ruffled, slightly tufted, regular single to cartwheel single, 1-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 46 A); staminal column Old Gold (O 26 A); eye zone and overlaid veins Deep sheeny Orange Red (R 44 B/C); main colour Bright/Burnt Orange (OR 32 A/B/C), fades slightly. Reverse, veined Deep Dull Red (R 47 A).

BUSH:- Low/medium, open, branching, medium/fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Light Green colour, medium/small size, heavy texture, dull, slightly incurved, ovate, acuminate, crenate.

BURR PHILLIPS. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM..- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column top half Red (R 46 D); ,bottom portion and large centre Black Red (GP 187 A); main colours Deep Rose Red (R 52 A); overlaid White blotches (W 155 D), almost absent in colder months; outer edge of petals Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A), with overlaid Light Flamingo Pink veins (R 55 C). Reverse Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); Creamy Lemon (YW 158 A).

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

LEAF.- Dark Green colour, large/medium size, medium/heavy texture, cordate/orbiculate, acute/obtuse, slightly crenate/atmost entire.

BYRON WATKINS. Single. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (10-13cm) (4-5in). Light texture, overlapped, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2-day flower, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Lemon Yellow (Y 12 D); staminal column Cream (YW 158 A); suffused eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); main colours Creamy White (OW 159 D): small areas on outer edges of - petals with pronounced veins Deep Rose (R 54 B). Reverse. veined Creamy White (OW 159 D); Rose/Deep Rose (R 54 C/B); Light Brick Red (OR 35 C); Cream (YW 158 A).

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

LEAF:- Light/medium Green colour, small size, light texture, oblanceolate/elliptic, acuminate, entire.

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