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

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GALA 10. 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, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (O 28 A); staminal column striped Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C) and Red/Pink (R 39 A); base of staminal column and large radiating eye zone Dull Red Pink (R 51 A/B); White overlaid pronounced veins (W 155 B), balance of veins to outer edge Old Gold (O 24 B); on main colour Deep Orange/Red (R 42 B/C); fades slightly in hot weather on second day. Reverse, veined Gold (Y 12 B/C/D); Red (R 42 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, reniform, obtuse/acute, crenate.

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

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Light Orange (YO 21 A); staminal column Dark Purple Red (GP 187 B); very large swirled centre Black Red (GP 187 A); with a brilliant halo Blood Red (R 46 B); main colour to outer petals Deep Golden Yellow (YO 15 8/YO 16 A); overlaid pronounced veins Yellow (YO 16 C). Reverse, veined Light Tangerine (OR 34 A/B/C); Gold (YO 14 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, large size, heavy/medium texture, glossy, cordate, acuminate, slightly crenate, heterophyllous juvenile leaves.

GAY NINETIES. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; Deep Orange (O 25 A/B); staminal column top portion Cream (Y 11 D), bottom portion Dull Rose Red (R 48 B/A); large radiating centre a combination of Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B/C), Deep Rose (R 54 A), with a portion of Dull Rose Red (R 48 A); overlaid veins from centre Creamy White (O W 159 D); outer veins Light Pink (R 46 D/C/B); main colours a small suffused area Flamingo Pink (R 55 C); outer edges of petals Cadmium Orange (YO 23 B); outer side edge of each petal showing Fire Red (OR 33 B/C). Reverse, veined Creamy White (OW 159 D); Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D); Buttercup Yellow (YO 15 B/C); Orange/Apricot (O 24 C/B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, incurved, cordate, acuminate, dentate.

GAY ROSE. Single. Gay's Nursery. W. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Mrs Tomkins)

BLOOM:- (15 cm) (6 in). Medium/light texture, overlapped, ruffled, slightly tufted, crepey, almost flat, regular single, 1 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Signal Red (R 43 A); staminal column top portion Lavender Pink (R 56 C), bottom portion Ivory (O W 159 A); radiating eye zone with a small portion of veins White (W 155 B/C); main colours Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B/A); balance of overlaid veins Rich Rose Pink (RP 61 D); outer side edge of each petal showing a small portion of Dawn Pink (R 48 C). Reverse, veined Creamy Yellow (Y 11 D/C); White (W 155 B); Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, small/medium size, light/medium texture, slightly cupped, elliptic, acuminate/acute, crenate.

GAY SPARKLE. Single. Sylvia McGilvary. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column top portion Rose Pink (R 52 B/C/D), bottom portion Dusky Rose (R 54 D); main colours from column base to outer petals Rose Red (R 52 A), and Rose Pink (R 52 B/C); overlaid veins Dusky Rose (R 54 C/D), occasionally some White streaks showing (W 155 A). Reverse, veined and flecked Lemon/Creamy Lemon (Y 11 B/C/D); Rose/Dusky Rose (R 54 A/B/C); White (W 155 A).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly recurved, cordate/some orbiculate, acuminate/acute, crenate, prominent veins.

GENERAL CORTEGES. Single.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium/light texture, almost overlapped, flat, regular single, 1- 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Deep Red (R 46 D/C); eye zone sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A); main colour Deep Red (R 45 B). Reverse, veined sheeny Deep Red (R 45 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, flat, glossy, deltoid, acuminate. NOTE:- GENERAL CORTEGES VARIEGATED. (Sport of General Corteges). Description same as above, apart from leaf, which shows Cream and White, Cream and Green leaves.

GEORGE LIBERACE. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange Red (R 40 A); staminal column Deep Red (R 45 D); large Black Red centre (GP 187 A); halo of Lavender (RP 63 C) and Cerise Pink (RP 58 C); radiating veins Pale Lemon (Y 11 C); main colours Golden Yellow (Y 13 A) with lighter Yellow spots on petals (Y 12 A). Reverse Black Red/Burgundy at base (GP 187 A/D); Golden Yellow (YO 15 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, light/medium texture, slightly distorted, cordate, obtuse, almost entire.

GLADYS MONCRIEFF. Single. S. E. Beard. OLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (21-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, very heavily ruffled, very highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured,' stigma pads two-tone Deep Orange/Orange (OR 32 A)/(O 24 B); staminal column top portion Creamy White (OW 159 D), bottom portion Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); large radiating centre Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C) to almost half the bloom; merging to Rose Red/Rose (RP 58 B/C/D) with pronounced overlaid veins; outer petals, a small area of Light Shell Pink (R 36 D/C), suffused into Orange Buff (YO 22 C/B) and Deep Apricot (O 24 B) to outer edge of petals. Reverse, veined Yellow (YO 14 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D); small portion Deep Apricot (O 24 B); White (W 155 C) and Cardinal Red at base (R 53 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, very glossy, slightly recurved, reniform/cordate, acuminate/obtuse, crenate.

GLORIA. Single. Mr Selkirk. N.S.W. AUST. Parentage:- (Tango Queen x Conqueror)

BLOOM:- (14-18 cm) (6-7 in). Light texture, recurved, open, windmill single, 1-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 33 A); staminal column top portion Cream (Y 11 D); bottom portion and eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); to a small section Light Orange (O 24 C); overlaid veins Light Red/Pink (R 48 C), balance of veins Deep Orange (OR 33 B); on main colour Orange (OR 32 B/C). Reverse, veined Dull Red (R 42 D); Red/Pink (R 47 B/A); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); Cream (Y 11 D).

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

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

GLOWING EMBERS. Single. S. E. Beard. OLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Saffron Yellow (YO 21 A); staminal column top portion White (W 155 D), bottom portion Cherry Red (R 45 D); radiating eye zone Ruby Red (RP 59 A), Cardinal Red (R 53A) and Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); overlaid veins Rose (R 54 B/C); main colour Red (R 44 C); large outer side area of petals and balance of pronounced veins Red (R 44 B/A) and Deep Red (R 45 C). Reverse, veined Chrome Yellow (YO 15 D/C); Claret Rose (R 50 B); Cherry Red (R 46 D); Light Cardinal Red at base (R 53 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, almost flat, cordate, acuminate, serrate.

GOLD. Single. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Betty Yellow and Hawaiian Gold in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel to regular single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured; stigma pads Dull Orange (OR 34 B); staminal column Gold (YO 15 A); main colour Gold throughout with pronounced veins (YO 14 A/B). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 12 A/B).

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

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

GOLD COAST CITY. Double. S. E. Beard. OLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8~9 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, almost flat, crepey, cartwheel double to cup and saucer double, 2-3 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured,. stigma pads when present Blood Red (R 46 A); small sheeny eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); main colour Deep Orange Red (R 42 B/C) throughout; top portion of bloom same as base petal colours and showing portions of Currant Red (R 47 B). Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (YO 15 C/D); Deep Orange Red (R 42 C).

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

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

GOLD DUST. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Yellow Orange (YO 21 A); stamina] column and small eye zone Gold (YO 14 B/A); irregular overlaid Lemon blotches (YO 10 B/C), almost absent in colder months; on main colour Deep Gold (YO 17 A/B/C); tufts and outer edge of petals, Deep Orange (OR 30 D). Reverse, veined Deep Orange. (OR 30 D); Orange (YO 23 C); Gold (Y 13 B/C).

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

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

GOLDEN BELLE. Single. Hughes. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Uni-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (O 28 A); staminal column Bright Gold (Y 13 B); main colour Rich Canary Yellow throughout (Y 9 A). Reverse Gold/Lemon (Y 13 B)/(Y 10 A).

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

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

GOLDEN FLAKE. Single. QLD. AUST. (Incorrectly known as Gold Flake and Gold Fleck in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 25 A); staminal column Gold (YO 14 A); small eye zone Orange/Red (R 34 A); main colours Old Gold with overlaid veins (YO 17 B), with a small section Deep Orange (O 25 B); outer petals Golden Yellow (Y 12 A); bloom has a marble effect with spots and flecks, with the balance of veins to outer petal edge Deep Orange (O 25 B). Reverse, veined Rich Gold (Y 12 A/B) and (Y 9 C).

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

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

GOLDEN QUEEN. Single. L. Ulrick. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Laedendon x Surf Rider)

BLOOM:- (16-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 44 A/B); staminal column Cream (YO 19 C/B); base of column and small eye zone Red/Pink (R 46 D); surrounded by a small radiating area Cream (Y 11 D); overlaid veins Lavender (R 56 A/B/C); on main colours Rich Orange (O 25 C/B); outer side edge of each petal Deep Orange (OR 32 C). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 16 B); Apricot (O 29 B); Cream at base (YO 18 D).

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, elliptic/cordate, acuminate, crenate.

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

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured,. stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column top Pink/Red (R 50 C) and Cream (YO 18 C); base of column and sheeny Blood Red centre (R 46 A/B); halo of Lavender (R 56 C/D); with overlaid radiating veins Lavender (R 56 C/D) and Pink (R 55 C/D); on main colour Grey/Yellow (G Y 162 A/B/C/D). Reverse, veined Grey/Orange (GO 167 A); Red/Pink at base (R 52 D/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly distorted, cordate/orbiculate, acuminate/obtuse, crenate.

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GORDON DUNN II. Single. F. Peterkin. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (16-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, almost fully overlapped, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 8); staminal column Gold (YO 21 D/C/B), small area at column base Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A); with a small suffused eye zone Deep Gold (YO 21 B); main colours Light Tangerine Red (R 41 A/B); overlaid veins Dull Gold (YO 21 D). Reverse, veined Canary Yellow (Y 13 B/C); Creamy Lemon (Y 13 D); Rose (R 47 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium size, medium texture, dull, flat to slightly incurved, elliptic/oblong lanceolate, acuminate, crenate/serrate.

GRAHAM McGILVARY. Single. Sylvia McGilvary. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 8); staminal column Empire Rose (R 48 D/C) to Delft Rose (R 47 C/D), small area at column base Rose Red (R 52 A); sheeny radiating eye zone Deep Red (R 45 8); overlaid veins Lavender Pink (R 56 B/C); on main colours Signal Red (R 43 A/B) to Fire Red (OR 33 A/B); outer edges of petals Orange (O 25 B)/(0 24 B). Reverse, veined Chrome. Yellow (YO 15 C/D); Orange (O 25 C); Deep Orange. (OR 30 C); Carmine Rose (R 52 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, ordinary gloss to dull, flat, orbiculate, apiculate/obtuse, irregular serrate/some crenate, prominent veins.

GYPSY ROSE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads two-tone Brick

Red/Fire Red (OR 34 A)/(OR 33 A); staminal column top portion Light Currant Red/Currant Red (R 47 DIA), base of column Cardinal Red/Burgundy Red (R 53 A)/(G P 187 C); eye zone Black Red/Burgundy Red (GP 187 A/B); main colours a large suffused area Rose Red (RP 58 B/C) to Deep Flamingo Pink (RP 62A); pronounced veins Deep Flamingo Pink/Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/C); outer petals and tufts Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B/C/D); outer side edge of each petal Currant Red (R 47 C); some White spots appearing at times (W 155 B). Reverse, veined Yellow/ Creamy Yellow (Y 13 C/D); White (W 155 C); Flamingo Pink (RP 62 C/D); Black Red/Burgundy Red at base (GP 187 A/B/C).

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

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

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HALEAKALA. Semi-Doubte. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Also known as Roosevelt High in the U.S.A.) (Incorrectly known as Halea-Kala in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured, stigma pads when present Orange Red (OR 32 A), and Marigold Orange (O 28 A); staminal -column Cadmium Orange (YO 23 B), and Marigold Orange (O 28 A); suffused eye zone Cadmium Orange (YO 23 A/B); main colours Fire Red with veins (OR 33 A/B), some veins show Buttercup Yellow (YO 15 C); outer edges of petals Buttercup Yellow (YO 15 C/B), top portion of bloom a combination of base petal colours. Reverse, veined Buttercup Yellow (YO 15 B/C/D); tinge of Gold (Y 13 B).

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.

HAROLD HOLT. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/light texture, overlapped, flat, regular to cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column Blood Red (R 46 C); small Dark Burgundy Red centre (GP 187 B); small halo sheeny Blood Red (R 46 B); main colour Claret Rose (R 50 A). Reverse lighter Claret Rose (R 50 C); Golden Yellow flecks (Y 13 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium, size, light/ medium texture, flat, ovate/oblanceolate, acuminate, slightly dentate/stightly crenate/rest entire.

HART'S PINK. Single.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Light texture, windmill single, 1- day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Red/Pink (R 48 A) to (R 47 B); small sheeny eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A/B); some White spots appearing at base section (W 155 D); main colour Cerise (RP 60 C/D). Reverse Lemon/Cream (Y 11 C/D); Cerise (RP 60 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, dull, cupped, ovate/obovate, obtuse, entire.

HAWAIIAN GIRL. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Covakanic in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Orange Red (OR 32 A); staminal column top portion Light Dull Pink (R 54 C/D), balance Dusky Pink (GR 182 D); a suffusion of colours from a centre of deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); with a halo of Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B); with a small section of Bright Flamingo Pink veins (RP 62 A); overlaid on Golden Brown (GO 164A)to Tangerine Red with veins (R 41 A); outer edge of petals Golden Yellow (YO 15A/B). Reverse Gold (YO 15 B/C); Apricot (YO 22 B); White at base (W 155 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, mediuml light texture, glossy, cupped, ovate/obovate, acute/ apiculate, slightly serrate/rest entire.

HAWAIIAN SKIES. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column Rose (R 51 B); small sheeny eye zone Ruby Red (RP 61 B); overlaid veins Light Flamingo Pink (RP 65 C/D), on main colour Light Ruby Red (RP 61 C), to Ruby Red (RP 60 D). Reverse veined, Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 A/B); Ruby Red (RP 60 D); White at base (W 155 D).

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

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

HAWAIIAN SUNSET. Single.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 24 A/B); staminal column Rose (R 52 B); sheeny Rose Red eye zone (R 52 A); main colour deeper Rose Red with overlaid veins (RP 58 B/C); extreme outer petals Apricot (O 28 C/D); tufts show Creamy White reverse (YO 19 D); some White spots on petals (W 155 D). Reverse Gold (Y 12 B/C); very Light Pink (R 36 D); Rose Pink at base (RP 58 C).

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

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

HAZEL MORTISON. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-16 cm) (6 in). Medium/light texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, l-2- day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 B); staminal column top portion Rusty Red (R 47 D), bottom portion and small eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C); main colour with pronounced veins Lavender Pink (R 55 B/C); some overlaid White spots and blotches appearing at times (W 155 D); small area on outer side edge of each petal Rose (R 51 B). Reverse, veined Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 B/C); Cream (Y 11 D); Lavender Pink (R 55 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium small size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate/rest entire.

HENRY SCHURMAN. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (17-18 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured,: stigma pads Deep Yellow (YO 16 A); staminal column top portion Creamy/Lemon (Y 11 D), bottom portion Cardinal Red (R 53 C/B); large sheeny, swirled, radiating eye zone Purple/Red (GP 187 C) to Red/Purple (RP 60 A/B); very heavy pronounced overlaid veins White (W 155 A); on main colours Red/Pink (R 54 A) to Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C) to Red Purple (RP 60 C/B). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 12 B); Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D); White (W 155 C); Red/Purple (RP 60 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved, orbiculate/cordate, acute/apiculate, serrate/crenate.

HIGH RUFFLES. Single. Asato. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as High Ruffle in Australia)

BLOOM:- (20 cm) (8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, very highly tufted, crepey, almost flat, edges of petals inclined to be incurved, cartwheel single, 2- day flower, prolific bloomer, flowers best on old wood, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Rich Lemon Yellow (Y 12 A); staminal column sheeny Bright Gold (YO 14 C/B); eye zone rich sheeny Bright Gold (YO 14 A); main colours Bright Golden Yellow (YO 15 C) to Rich Golden Yellow (YO 15 A); fine overlaid veins Grey (GG 197 D). Reverse Gold (Y 13 B/C); Light Apricot (YO 18 A).

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

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

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

BLOOM:- (15-16 cm) (6 in). Very heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, fair bloomer, flowers better on old mature wood, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Red/Pink (R 54 A) and Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); large eye zone Black/Red (GP 187 A); main colour Black/Red throughout (GP 187 B). Reverse, veined large White section (W 155 B); Lemon (Y 12 C); Black Red (GP 187 B).

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

LEAF:- Very Dark Green colour, large size, very heavy texture, glossy, slightly distorted, flat/slightly recurved, reniform, obtuse/apiculate, serrate/crenate, prominent veins.

HONEY BROWN. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (17-18 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant. COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Vermilion (R 40 A/B); staminal column and radiating eye zone Gold (Y 13 C/B/A); overlaid veins Chrome Yellow (YO 14 C/D); main colour to outer edge Yellow (Y 13 B/C). Reverse, veined Yellow (Y 13 A/B/C); Lemon Yellow (Y 11 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, incurved, cordate, acute, crenate/slightly sinuate, prominent veins.

HOT ORANGE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, slightly tufted, slightly recurved, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column Dull Red (R 42 B); centre Blood Red (R 46 A); main colour with pronounced veins Tangerine Red (R 40 AIR 41 A). Reverse, Rose Red with pronounced veins (R 50 A/B); flecked Yellow Orange (YO 16 B).

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

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

HUBBA HUBBA. Single. (Incorrectly known as Aloha or Elegans in Australia)

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, slightly recurved, regular single, 12-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Rich Red (R 44 A),, staminal column Red (R 46 D); eye zone sheeny Bright Coral Pink (RP 58 B); main colour Bright Coral and lighter Coral Pink (RP 58 B)/(RP 58 C); outer edge of petals Yellow Orange (YO 21 B/C)/(YO 15 A). Reverse suffused Rose (R 52 B); Lemon (Y 11 C); Bright Golden Yellow (Y 12 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, flat to slightly incurved, ovate/elliptical some orbiculate/some cordate, acute/some obtuse, crenate/slightly dentate/rest entire.

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