H. U.S.A. ICELAND GIRL. Double. AUST.
Parentage:- (Sport of Island Empress)

BLOOM:- (12-13cm) (5in). Medium texture, overlapped, irregular, loose double, 1-2- day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads when present Golden Yellow (Y 12 B); small eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); main colour and top portion of bloom White (W 155 D); extreme outer side edges show Cream/Lemon (Y 11 D/C). Reverse Light Lemon (Y 8 C/D); White at base (W 155 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green Colour, medium/small size, medium texture, flat to , incurved, oblanceolate, acuminate, slightly serrate/dentate, prominent veins.

INSIGNUS. Single. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 24 A); staminal column Creamy Lemon (Y 10 D); radiating Blood Red eye zone (R 46 A); to a suffused area White with veins (W 155 B); main colour Deep Golden Yellow (YO 17 C). Reverse Deep Lemon Yellow (Y 13 A/B).

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

LEAF:- Dull Green colour, large size, heavy texture, slightly cupped, cordate, acuminate, slightly crenate.

ISOBEL BEARD. Semi-Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-16 cm) (6 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, flat, regular, hose in hose to loose semi-double, 2day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column striped White (W 155 A) and Deep Rose (R 51 B); centre Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B); small portion of overlaid White veins (W 155 A); main colours including top portion of bloom, Dusky Lavender with pronounced veins (RP 69 C/B) to larger area Deep Lavender (RP 65 B/A,). Reverse Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B); Light Ivory (OW 159 C); Lavender (RP 73 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium large size, ordinary gloss, almost flat to slightly recurved, cordate/slightly reniform, acute, large crenate.

ISABELLE BARLING. Single. Barling's Nursery. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Elizabeth Barling in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Scarlet Red (R 44 A); staminal column very Pale Salmon (O 27 C); swirled eye zone and overlaid veins to three-quarters of petals White (W 155 D); on a large suffused area of Cardinal Red/Light Cardinal Red to three quarters of bloom (R 53 A/C/D); outer side edge of petals Rich Rose Pink/Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 A/B). Reverse Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 B); Creamy White with veins (O W 159 D).

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

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

ISLAND EMPRESS. Double/Semi-Double.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium/light texture, partly overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly recurved, regular cup and saucer double/semi-double, sometimes single in colder months, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads when present Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Rose Red (RP 58 C/B); small eye zone Claret Red (RP 59 B); main colours with pronounced veins Rose Red (RP 58 C/B), to Light Cardinal Red (R 53 d); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Rosy Purple (RP 61 C/D). Lemon (Y 11 C): Rose Red/Rose Pink (RP 58 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, flat to incurved, oblanceolate, acuminate, serrate/dentate, prominent veins.

IVY'S IDOL. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Golden Belle x Surf Rider)

BLOOM:- (20-22 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:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 32 A); staminal column and sheeny eye zone Deep Gold (YO 17 B), suffused with slightly deeper Gold (YO 17 A); on main colour Rich Golden Yellow throughout (YO 14 B); main colour deeper in colder months. Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (YO 15 C).

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

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

JAN McINTYRE. Single. A. Dodds. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column top Red/Pink (R 47 C), bottom portion Red (R 45 C): eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A) to Red/Pink (R 52 A); overlaid veins White (W 155 A),, on main colour Golden Yellow to outer edge (Y 13 A/B). Reverse. veined Golden Yellow (Y 13 A/B/C), Pale Pink at base (R 49 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, recurved and slightly incurved, cordate, acuminate, dentate.

JEAN CLARK. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Suzy Wong in Australia)

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant, flowers best on old wood.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads two-tone Red (R 44 A) and Deep Orange (OR 30 A); staminal column dull Rose Pink (R 54 A); centre Cardinal Red (R 53 A); pronounced heavy overlaid veins Rich Flamingo Pink (R 55 A) on main colour Grey Lavender (GP 186 C). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 B/C); White (W 155 D); dull Red Purple (RP 59 D); Grey Lavender (GP 186 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly distorted, recurved, cordate/reniform, acuminate, dentate/crenate.

JEAN DIGGS. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Coral Pink/Azalea Pink (R 38 D/C/B), to Salmon Pink (R 41 D); radiating eye zone Blood Red (R 46 B/A); with a suffused area Rose (R 55 A/B); overlaid veins White (W 155 D); main colours Deep Orange (OR 32 B/C), and Orange (YO 21 C/D); blotches and spots on outer petals Chrome Yellow (Y 12 C)/(YO 14 D), with a small portion Buttercup Yellow, (YO 16 B). Reverse, veined Lemon Yellow (YO 14 C); Chrome Yellow (YO 14 D); Orange (O 25 C); Rose at base (R 48 A/B).

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

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

JEAN KAPLAN. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known at times as J.M. Kaplan in Australia)

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (O 28 A); staminal column top portion Creamy White (YW 158 D), bottom portion veined Cardinal Red (R 53 A); Cardinal Red centre (R 53 A); overlaid veins White (W 155 C) and Lavender (RP 73 D/C); on main colours White (W 155 D); large outer edge Yellow (YO 16 B/C/D); tinge of Apricot on outer side edge of each petal (O 29 C/B). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y8 C); Pale Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D).

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

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

JEAN LUM. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Bright Yellow (YO 16 A); staminal column top White (W 155 B) and Cream (Y 11 D); bottom portion and a large radiating centre Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C/D); overlaid pronounced veins White (W 155 C); on main colour Light Flamingo Pink (R 52 C/D) to Apricot (O 28 C) and Orange Apricot (OR 32 C/B). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 A/B); Salmon (R 37B/A); Cream (Y 11 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, glossy almost flat, slightly distorted, orbiculate/reniform, obtuse/acute, dentate/crenate, prominent veins.

JENNY BLYTH. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR.- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Marigold Orange (YO 28 A); staminal column top portion Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D), bottom portion Rose (R 48 C/B); base of column and centre Ruby Red/Cardinal Red (RP 59 A)/(R 53 A); halo of Rose Pink (R 55 A); very pronounced overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); main colours Yellow, Lemon/Yellow (YO 14 C)/(Y 12 C). Reverse Creamy Lemon/Lemon (Y 11 D/C/B); Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 C); pronounced veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 D).

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

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

JESSIE LUM. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known occasionally as Rita in Australia)

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A); staminal column Deep Dull Red/Pink (R 51 A); an extra large centre to half the bloom sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); a halo of Rose Red (RP 58 B); overlaid China Rose veins (RP 58 D); outer portion of bloom Light Cream (CW 159 C/D); extreme outer edge of petals Lemon (Y 10 B); outer petals show more Pink in colder months. Reverse Bright Lemon (Y 11 A/B); Cream (OW 159 D); very Light Pink (R 49 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, glossy, flat, deltoid, acuminate, prominent veins.

JIM DOUGLAS. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST (Also known as The Patron) .

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Dull Rose (R 51 C/D), bottom portion Spanish Orange (O 26 C); main colours, each petal distinctly surrounded with an edge of Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C); large overlaid middle section of each petal White (W 155 C/D), with a little suffusion of Light Cardinal Red appearing (R 53 D/C); a very small portion on outer side edge of each petal Orange Buff/Yellow Ochre (YO 22 B/A). Reverse, veined Brick Red (OR 34 B); Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); Spanish Orange at base (O 26 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, ordinary gloss, almost flat, cordate, acute, crenate.

NOTE:- Named in honour of our Patron, The Honourable Mr Justice J.A. Douglas.

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

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Brick Red (OR, 34 B/C); starminal column top portion White (W 155 A), bottom portion and base of column Currant Red (R 47 C/D); large radiating eye zone with a small section of veins Rose Pink (R 52 C/D), with an overtone of Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); balance of veins to outer petals Deep Orange (O 25 B/C); on main colours Rich Red (R 45 A)/(R 44 A/B/C), to Fire Red (OR 33 A/B); outer edges of petals Orange (O 24 B/A); tufts show Apricot/orange (O 24 C/B). Reverse, veined combination of Deep Gold (YO 21 C) and Burnt Orange (OR 31 A/B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, glossy, incurved to cupped, slightly distorted, cordate, acute/apiculate/acuminate, irregular sinuate/crenate/some dentate, prominent veins.

JOAN LUM. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 33 A); stamina] column striped Dull Red (R 47 B/C) and Cream (O W 159 D); base of column and large centre Burgundy (RP 59 A/B); halo of Light Flamingo Pink (RP 62 C/D) and rich Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A); main colours Cream (OW 159 D/C); outer edge of petals Lemon Yellow (YO 16 D/C/B); small area on outer side edge of each petal Orange Red (OR 35 B). Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (Y 13 C); Cream (Y 11 D/C); Lemon Yellow (Y 16 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped and recurved, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate, almost entire, prominent veins.

JODI. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 25 A); staminal column top portion Creamy/Lemon (Y 11 D) and Red (R 47 A); bottom portion and large sheeny eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); overlaid veins Lavender (R 56 C); on main colour Yellow/Orange (YO 22 B/C). Reverse Lemon (Y 11 A/B); Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C/D); Light Cardinal Red at base (R 53 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, mediuml heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly cupped, cordate, acuminate, crenate.

JOHN F. KENNEDY. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Brick Red (OR 35 D/C), bottom portion Deep Rose (R 51 A); very large centre Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C/D); to a large radiating area with veins Lavender Pink (R 55 C/D): further half of petals to outer edge Deep Yellow Ochre (GO 167 B/C). Reverse, veined Lemon/Orange (YO 15 C); Fawn (GO 168 D); Brick Red (OR 35 C); Rose Pink/Lavender Pink at base (R 52 B)/(R 56 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Light/medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium/heavy texture, dull, cupped, reniform/orbiculate, obtuse, partly serrate/rest entire.

JOHN MASSIE. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-20 cm) (6-8 in). Medium texture, almost overlapped; ruffied, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Dark Red (R 45 A); staminal column top half Bright Red (R 44 B); bottom portion and a very pronounced rich sheeny Blood Red centre (R 46 A); main colour Bright Red (R 44 B). Reverse Bright Red (R 44 C/B); portion of reverse spotted Apricot (O 24 C). 

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium/heavy texture, deltoid, acute.

JOHNSONII. Single. J.A. Johnson. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium texture, overlapped, flat, regular single, 1-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads - Gold (Y 13 A); staminal column Gold (YO 15 C); small eye zone Rich Red (R 44 C); main colour Deep Yellow Gold (YO 16 B). Reverse Lemon (YO 16 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/small size, heavy texture, cordate, acute/acuminate, crenate.

JOL WRIGHT. Double/Semi-Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (23-25 cm) (9-10 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, slightly recurved to flat, cartwheel, cup and saucer double to semi-double, occasionally single. 2-3 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Orange Red (R 40 A); staminal column and small eye zone Cream (YW 158 D); outer area of eye zone with small veins overlaid Rich Pink (R 52 C); main colours Deep Orange/Mandarin (R 40 B/C/D); large top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse Salmon (R 41 C); Lemon Yellow (YO 16 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, almost flat, cordate/orbiculate, apiculate, crenate/rest entire.

JUPITER. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20 cm) (8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, funnel shape, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant but tends to blemish a little during very hot months.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Red (R 46 D); eye zone sheeny Blood Red (R 46A);overlaid veins Dull Red (R 48 A); main colour Tangerine Red (R 43 A/B). Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 10 A/B); Red (R 47 B); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D).

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

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

KAHILA. Single. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium/light texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, very crepey, almost flat, cartwheel. single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured, stigma pads Deep Orange Red (R 43 A); staminal column top portion Creamy Orange (O 27 B), bottom portion Orange Pink (R 37 B) and Dull Orange (R 39 B/A); small eye zone Flamingo Pink (R 55 A) and (RP 62 A); to a small section White with heavy pronounced overlaid veins (W 155 B); on main colours Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A) and (R 55 B); outer petals lighter Flamingo Pink (R 55 C/D); small area on outer side edge of each petal Apricot (O 26 C) to (O 28 C); colour tends to fade in very hot months. Reverse Light Orange (YO 15 A/B/C); White (W 155 C/D); Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C/D).

BUSH:- Medium/low, recumbent, bushy, slightly woody at base, poor grower on own roots, best grafted.

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

KAI NANI. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column Dull Red/Pink (R 51 B) to (R 51 A); large sheeny eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A) to Cardinal Red (R 53 A); main colour Deep Flamingo Pink (R 55 A); portion on outer side edge of each petal Dull Red/Pink (R 51 A). Reverse, veined Pink/Red (R 54 B/A); Lemon (Y 11 C); White (W 155 A); Light Apricot (YO 16 D).

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

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

KATAOKA RED. Single. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Catavki in Australia)

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant but inclined to burn at times if not protected from hot winds.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Cardinal Red (R 53 A); eye zone Bright sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); main colour Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); overlaid veins Light Lavender Pink (R 55 C). Reverse Cardinal Red (R 53 B); light suffused Creamy Yellow on edge (YO 18 C).

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

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

KATE SESSIONS. Single. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:-(15-20cm) (6-8in). Medium/light texture, very crepey, almost overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, irregular, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 45 B); staminal column and eye zone Deep Rose Red (RP 58 B); radiating area Flamingo Pink with veins (RP 62 A); main colour Claret Rose (R 50 A). Reverse Light Orange (YO 16 B); Light Red (R 46 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, slightly cupped, ovate, acute/acuminate, dentate.

KATY D. Single. Brube-Acres. U.S.A.
Parentage:- (Mary Estrella x Joan Asato)

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column top half Dull Red Pink (R 47 C/B); bottom portion and centre Cardinal Red (R 53 A); main colours Deep Rose Pink (RP 58 B/C); outer petal edge Rose Lavender (RP 58 D), occasionally some white spots appearing on petals (W 155 D); crest portion of bloom Lavender Pink (RP 65 B/C). Reverse, veined rich Lavender Pink (RP 68 B and RP 62 B); Rich Lemon (Y 8 B); Cream (Y 11 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, glossy, slightly cupped, recurved at tip, cordate, acuminate, almost entire.

KAY McINTYRE. Single. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known occasionally as Shot Silk in Australia)

BLOOM:- (16-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, almost overlapped, slightly ruffled, almost flat, regular single, 12-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 33 A); staminal column Orange (O 25 C); eye zone sheeny Gold (YO 14 B); main colours Deep Orange (OR 33 B) and Orange (O 25 B) to Yellow Orange (YO 21 C); overlaid veins Apricot Orange (YO 33 B). Reverse Orange Apricot (OR 30 B) and (OR 31 B); Lemon Orange (YO 23 c).

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

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

KING KALAKAUA. Double. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Also known as Double Burgundy in U.S.A.) (Incorrectly spelt King Kalakua in Australia)

BLOOM:- (16-20 cm) (6-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, almost flat, cartwheel fluted double, 12-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads when present Cardinal Red (R 53 A); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A), main colours and top portion of bloom with pronounced veins Cardinal Red (R 53 B/A); some small portions of veins showing Rich Lavender Pink (RP 62 D). Reverse, veined Lemon/Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C/D); Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, slightly cupped, ovate/obovate, obtuse, slightly serrate/rest entire.

KING LAVENDER. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Formerly incorrectly called New Lavender in Australia)

BLOOM:- (20- 23 cm) (8-9 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2- day flower, prolific bloomer, flowers best on old wood, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (OR 34 A); staminal column top portion Light Flamingo Pink (RP 68 C), bottom portion Cream (Y 11 D); from base of column a suffusion of colours from Light Flamingo Pink (RP 68 C/D), with a section of White with overlaid veins (W 155 B); on Grey Purple (GP 186 C/B); to small areas of Deep Lavender Pink (RP 63 C); small area on outer side edge of each petal Grey Red (GR 180 D/C); a few odd Grey Orange spots appearing on petals (GO 167 B/C). Reverse, veined Rich Golden Yellow (Y 12 A/B/C); White (W 155 D); Grey Purple (GP 186 B/C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/ heavy texture, flat, ovate, apiculate, crenate.

KITTY BEEBE. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column top portion Red (R 46 D), bottom portion Grey Purple (GP 186 D); rich suffused eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); to a suffused area Creamy White (W 159 D); heavy pronounced overlaid veins to outer edge of petals Rose Red (R 52 A); on main colour to outer edge of petals Grey Purple (GP 186 C). Reverse, veined White (W 155 D); Lemon (Y 8 C); Grey Purple (GP 186 D); Light Cardinal Red at base (R 53 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, slightly recurved, orbiculate/reniform, obtuse/acute, small dentate margin/rest entire.

KONA. Double. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Mrs George Davis and Suva Queen in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured; stigma pads when present Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); main colour and top portion of bloom Rich Pink (R 54 B) and (R 52A/B); fades on second day. Reverse Lemon Yellow (YO 20 B/C); Rich Pink (R 52 A/B).

BUSH:- Tall, upright, bushy, 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.

KRAKATOA. Single. W. (Bill) Forbes. NEW GUINEA. Parentage:- (Thunder Ball x Sunburst)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Orange Yellow (YO 21 A); staminal column Cream (Y 8 D); large suffused radiating eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); to an area of Lavender Pink with overlaid veins (R 55 C), balance of veins to outer edge of petals Rich Lavender Pink (R 55 B); on main colours small section of Apricot/Orange (OR 31 C/B), to a large area to outer edge of petals Golden Yellow (Y 12 B). Reverse Gold (Y 13 B),, Gold/Lemon (Y 12 B/C): Cream (Y 4 D); flushed Dull Red/Pink (R 48 C).

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

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

KUIMALE. Single. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Deep Red (R 45 C); centre bright radiating sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A); main colour Rich Orange (OR 30 B/C). Reverse Lemon (Y 10 A); Peach (O 29 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, deltoid, acuminate, dentate.

KUNIA BEAUTY. Single. Shigeura. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 46 B); staminal column top portion Dull Red (R 48 A); bottom portion and small centre Blood Red (R 46 A); overlaid veins Rose Pink (R 52 B/C); on main colour Grey/Purple (GP 186 C/D); outer side edge of petals Orange (OR 31 B/C); occasional White spots appearing (W 155 B). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 A/B); Pale Lemon (Y 11 C/D); Grey/Purple (GP 186 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/small size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly incurved, ovate/ oblanceolate, acute/acuminate, slightly crenate/rest entire.