HIBISCUS
Queen of the Flowers

APPENDIX

Editor's Note

The following gives a clear idea of the fickleness of fate in the way hibiscus blooms hold tenure on the longevity of their popularity. Twenty years is a long time to test a cutivar in the arena and it is certain that only the best of these is still in circulation.

Australian Hibiscus Society Seedling of the Year
Competition 1978-1979.
20 Top Seedlings Selected by the Judges

   1.            "Twilight Glow"      S. E. Beard.      QLD. AUST.
   2.            "Shirley Howie"      S. E. Beard.      QLD. AUST.
   3.            "Pink Radiance"      S. E. Beard.      QLD. AUST.
   4.            "Wallace Keir"       Jim Howle         QLD. AUST.
   5.            "Sonia"              L. Beers.         N.S.W. AUST.
   6.            "Surfie Jack"        S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   7.            "Liberstraum"        S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   8.            "Fairyland"          S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   9.            "Lady Godiva"        S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   10.           "Strawberry Sundae"  S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   11.           "Noela Reaburn"      S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   12.           "Pretty Baby"        S. E.  Beard      QLD. AUST.
   13.           "Summer Samba"       S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   14.           "Stardust"           S. E.  Beard      QLD. AUST.
   15.           "Destiny"            S. E. Beard       QLD.AUST.
   16.           "Moulin Rouge"       S. E. Beard       QLD.AUST.
   17.           "Adorable"           S. E. Beard       QLD.AUST.
   18.           "Balalaika"          S .E. Beard       QLD. AUST.
   20.           "Aladdin"            S. E. Beard       QLD. AUST.

Survey Taken on the Most Popular Hibiscus 
Varieties in Queensland Australia

10 of the Best Old Time Hibiscus

    "American Beauty"
    "Celia"
    "Crown of Bohemia"
    "D. J. O'Brien"
    "Elephant Ear" ("White Kalakaua")
    "Kona" ("Mrs George Davis")
    "Mrs Tomkins"
    "Prince of Japan"
    "Ruffled Giant" ("Cameo Queen")
    "King Kalakaua"

20 of the Best Modern Australian Hibiscus

    "Annie Wood"
    "Christopher Howle'
    "Crown of Warringah"
    "Doris Hoffman"
    "Flamingo Star"
    "Flower Girl"
    "Galaxy"
    "Gladys Moncrieff
    "Gold Coast City"
    "Ivy's Idol"
    "Jol Wright"
    "Linda Pearl"
    "Marjorie Coral"
    "Rebecca"
    "Rosy O'Grady"
    "Summer Sun"
    "Theima Bennell"
    "Three Cheers"
    "Thunderball"
    "Wilmae"

20 of the Best Modern Exotic Hibiscus

    "Ann Miller"
    "Bill Stayton"
    "Doctor Phillips"
    "Fiesta"
    "Frank Green"
    "Golden Belle"
    "Haleakala"
    "Hawaiian Girl" ("Covakanic")
    "Hubba Hubba" ("Aloha" or "Elegans")
    "Jean Kaplan"
    "Jessie Lum"
    "Mary Estrella"
    "Mollie Cummings"
    "Nathan Charles"
    "Powder Puff"
    "Ross Estey"
    "Sandy Chunn"
    "Surf Rider"
    "Tangerine"
    "Zombie" ("Topsy")

20 of the Best New Modern  Exotic Hibiscus
    "Coconut Ice"                   "Mini Skirt"
    "Daniel D. Wolfe"               "Nagao 20"
    "Devil's Gold"                  "Norman Lee"
    "Doctor Suzuki"                 "Old Frankle"
    "Evening Sunset"                "Prince Kuhio"
    "Francis Silva"                 "Tango"
    "Hawaiian Sunset"               "Tomato Lam"
    "Lani II"                       "Lovely Rea"
    "Lavender Lady"
    "Lemon Chiffon"
    "Lyle Phillips III"
    "Marjorie Beard"

Three cheers! To my dear friends I attribute my keen interest in hibiscus and the creation of new hibiscus seedlings, to my late dear friend, Mr. Len Quinn of Coolangatta, Qld. He, and his dear wife Adeline (now deceased), were our family friends for 24 years. Len was well known in Coolangatta as the hibiscus loving barber who displayed his seedling blooms and other hibiscus blooms in a show-case in his barber shop. He enjoyed a "petal talk" (his term for a chat about hibiscus) with any person showing interest in the blooms. Len was one of Australia's first hybridizers and was instrumental in breeding a new range of colours in the early days. His last four seedlings "Rebecca", "lvy's Idol", "Rosy O'Grady" and "Three Cheers" are champions. He taught me a lot about breeding and I know in this field I will continue to learn. I am happy that I am in a situation where I can introduce his varieties to the public so that they can derive as much pleasure from them as I have done over the years. To my dear friends, Len and Adeline Quinn, Three Cheers! The back cover - Three Cheers (click to enlarge - click the BACK button to return) Acknowledgements American Hibiscus Society, Florida, U.S.A. for their permission to use articles and portions of articles from their book "What Every Hibiscus Grower Should Know", by courtesy of their Publication Department. Mr. Ross H. Gast, American Hibiscus Society, U.S.A. for the use of his article. The Royal Horticultural Society, London, England, for permission to use their literature cited at the base of Ross H. Gast's article, on the Genetic History of Hibiscus rosa- sinensis. Mrs. Sue J. Schloss, Executive Secretary, American Hibiscus Society, Florida, U.S.A. for information on varieties. Mrs. Mary Brady, Brisbane, Queensland, typist, for being so patient and understanding and giving her labour at no cost. Mr. David Hockings, Department of Primary Industries, Brisbane, Queensland, for article contribution and technical advice. My dear wife, Shirley Howie, for her line drawings, Mr. Les Beers, Hibiscus Park Nursery, Sydney, New South Wales for information on varieties, origin and various aspects of help, Mr. Denis, Mrs. lrene, and Mr. Gary Whitehead for assembling alphabetically the Nomenclature sheets of this book. Mr. Wallace Keir, Department of Education. Brisbane, Queensland and Mr. Peter Rice, Department of Education, Brisbane. Queensland for proof reading the typing, and the book. The various people who have helped in any way, thank you. Jim Howie, A.H.S, President,1979/1980