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

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TANGERINE. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Delft Rose (R 47 C); eye zone and radiating overlaid veins Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 B); surrounded by a small area Deep Rose Pink (R 55 A); main colour Rich Tangerine (R 43 B) to outer edge. Reverse Gold (YO 16 A); Tangerine (R 43 A).

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

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

TANGO. 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, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column small top portion Rose (R 51 D), bottom portion Burgundy Red (GP 187 D); very large sheeny centre Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B/C); to Cardinal Red (R 53 A); grey halo around centre (G W 156 D); overlaid veins Rose (RP 58 D); on main colour to outer edge Signal Red (R 42 A/B/C); balance of pronounced veins Orange/Apricot (O 24 B/C); tufts and outer side edge of each petal Honey/Brown (GO 165 D/C); colour is very intense in colder months. Reverse, veined Burgundy Red (GP 187 D); Buttercup Yellow (YO 15 C/D); Deep Red (R 45 A); Light Brick Red (OR 35 D/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, glossy, incurved, ovate, acute/slightly acuminate/almost entire.

TANGO QUEEN. Single. FIJI.

BLOOM:- (10-14 cm) (4-5 in). Medium texture, almost flat, windmill single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Gold/Deep Gold (YO 15 D/C/B); eye zone Deep Orange Red (OR 34 A); overlaid veins Yellow Orange (YO 21 C); on main colour Deep Apricot Orange (OR 31 B/A). Reverse, veined Light Yellow Orange (YO 16 C); Dull Orange Red (OR 35 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, heavy texture, medium/small size, glossy, incurved, cordate, acuminate, heavy serrate, prominent veins.

TANTALISING. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Burgundy Red (RP 59 B); large radiating sheeny eye zone Deep Burgundy Red (RP 59 A); main colour with pronounced overlaid veins to outer edge of petals Blood Red (R 46 A/B). Reverse, heavily veined Cardinal Red (R 53 B); small portion Bright Yellow (Y 13 B/C); Deep Cardinal Red at base (R 53 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, flat to slightly cupped, ovate, acute, very slightly crenate/rest entire.

THELMA BENNELL. Single. A. Scott. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Light Burgundy (RP 59 A/B); staminal column Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); to main colour Rich Rose Red (RP 58 B); outer side edge of each petal has a faint tinge of Dull Orange Red (OR 34 A). Reverse, veined Yellow (YO 16 C); Cream (YO 19 D); Dull Red/Pink (R 51 B/C).

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

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

THE MOHICAN. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured, stigma pads two-tone Yellow (OR 15 A)/(OR 16 A); staminal column top portion Spanish Orange (O 26 B), bottom portion Chrysanthemum Crimson (GP 185 A); swirled sheeny centre Black Red/Burgundy Red (GP 187 A/B); small side area of petals adjacent to centre Yellow Ochre (YO 22 A); very pronounced overlaid veins Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 C/B/A); outer veins Dull Red (R 42 A); on main colours Brick Red/Rusty Red (OR 34 B/A)/(GP 180 B/A); outer area of petals Deep Plum (GP 184 A). Reverse, veined Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 C/D); Deep Rose (R 48 A); Rusty Red (GP 180 C).

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

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

THE PRESIDENT. Single. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (14-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/light texture, overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column top portion Dull Red (Fi 45 D); bottom portion and eye zone with overlaid veins Blood Red (R 46 B/A); slight Cream markings appears . ng on inside edge of petals at column base (O W 159 D); main colour Rich Red (R 45 B/C). Reverse, veined Lemon Yellow (YO 16 B/C/D): Dull Red (R 46 D).

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

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

THREE CHEERS. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Nathan Charles x Jean Kaplan)

BLOOM:- (20-22 cm) (8-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Rich Red (R 44 B); staminal column top half Light Azalea Pink (R 39 D), bottom portion Creamy White (YW 158 B); large eye zone with veins half way out on bloom White (W 155 D); main colours Bright Roseine Pink with overlaid pronounced veins to outer edge of petals (RP 68 B/C); heavy overlaid marble effect with small White spots from eye zone and increasing to outer edge of petals (W 155 B). Reverse Gold (Y 12 B/C); Creamy White (OW 159 D); pronounced Roseine Pink Veins (RP 68 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate.

THUNDERBALL. Single. L. Ulrick. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Surf Rider)

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Brick Red (OR 34 B); bottom portion and a large pronounced Cardinal Red centre (R 53 A); suffused Bright Red halo (R 44 B); main colour Bright Golden Yellow and overlaid pronounced veins (Y 12 A). Reverse Lemon (Y 8 B/C); Yellow (Y 13 A); Orange (OR 33 B/C).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fastgroweron own roots.

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

TIMOTHY HOWIE. Double. Jim Howle. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Estelle K. x Margaret La Porte)

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, almost flat to slightly recurved, cartwheel, cup and saucer double to double, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads when present Blood Red (R 46 A/B); staminal column Apricot Orange (O 26 B)/(O 25 C/B); eye zone sheeny Black Red (GP 187 B/A); base petal colours Signal Red/Rich Red (R 43 B/A)/(R 44 A/B); some overlaid veins Baby Pink (R 50 D); tufts show some Lemon (Y 5 D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours showing a portion of Light Currant Red (R 47 B/C/D). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 14 A/B); marble effect with Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 D) and Currant Red/Light Currant Red (R 47 B/C/D); Buttercup Yellow at base (YO 16 D); recurved petals show Rich Red (R 44 B/C).

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

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

TOMATO LAM. Single. H. U.S.A.

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:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 25 A/B); staminal column top portion Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 A); bottom portion and deep sheeny eye zone Rich Red (R 44 A); main colours Tangerine (R 40 A/B/C); outer edges of petals Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 A/B). Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 13 B); Orange Buff (YO 22 C).

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

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

TOM SHIELDS. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column striped Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 D) and Light Raspberry Red (RP 59 D); small centre Deep Cherry Red (R 59 A); pronounced overlaid veins to outer petals Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 C); on main colours Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); White streaks and blotches on outer edges of petals (W 155 D). Reverse Lemon (Y 11 B/C); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); pronounced White Veins (W 155 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, ovate/orbiculate to slightly reniform, acute/obtuse, slightly dentate/rest entire, prominent veins.

TREVOR CHUNN. Single. A. Scott. QLD. AUST. (Previously known as Miller's Seedling in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer on old wood, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Bright and Dull Orange Red (OR 33 A)/(OR 34 A); staminal column striped Dull Rose (R 51 B) and Burgundy Red (GP 187 C); very large centre Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); small halo around centre Light Cerise (RP 60 D); main colours a portion of White (W 155 D), Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D) to Lemon (Y 10 C). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D); White (W 155 C); Burgundy Red (GP 187 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium/ heavy texture, cupped, slightly distorted, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate.

TURKEY STRAW. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, partly overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, hose-in-hose regular single, occassionally cripple, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Rich Red (R 44 A/B); staminal column top portion Buff Yellow (YO 20 B), bottom portion Rich Red (R 43 A)/(R 44 A); base of column and eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); large radiating overlaid areas with blotches, Yellow (Y 10 C/B); on main colour with pronounced veins Rich Red (R 44 B/A). Reverse, veined Yellow (Y 10 D/C/B); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large/medium size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, cupped to incurved, cordate/reniform, acuminate, sinuate, prominent veins.

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VASCO. Single. H. U. S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-21 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 Gold (Y 13 B); staminal column Lemon (Y 5 D); large radiating centre with veins Creamy White (Y 4 D); main colour Lemon Yellow to outer edge of petals (Y9 A). Reverse Lemon (Y8 A/B); small section at base, Creamy White with veins (Y 11 D).

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

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

VIVIENNE. Single. R. von Stieglitz. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Tenna x Kataoka Red)

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column top portion Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C), bottom portion Deep Red (R 45 A), base of column Blood Red (R 46 A); eye zone sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A); small area of overlaid veins Red (R 45 C); on main colour Deep Red (R 45 B). Reverse, veined rich sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A/B) throughout.

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

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

WAIKIKI BOY. Single. F. Peterkin. N.S.W. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column Dull Red/Pink (R 50 D); eye zone White (W 155 B); surrounded by deep Flamingo Pink with veins (R 55A/B), balance of veins Red (R 44 B); overlaid on main colours Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A/B) with a marble effect of small Light Orange spots (O 25 C). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 B); Dull Orange/Red (OR 35 C); deep Dull Red/Pink at base (R 54 A).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved, ovate, acuminate, almost entire.

WAIKIKI GIRL. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured, stigma pads Deep Red (R45 AIR 44 A); stamina] column Pale Pink (R 49 D), bottom portion Deep Pink (R 52 D); large eye zone area.Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 C), Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D) and Deep Dull Red/Pink (R 54 A); overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); on bright and dull Deep Orange Red (R 42 A/B); outer edges of petals Light Orange (O 25 C). Reverse Rich Yellow (Y 13 C); Dull Apricot Orange (O 26 C); Deep Red/Pink (R 46 D); Flamingo Pink veins (R 55 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, glossy, recurved, orbiculate, obtuse/acute, crenate.

WAIMEA PINK. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Waimea in Australia)

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, crepey, slightly recurved, cartwheel to regular single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, flowers best on old wood, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (O 30 B); staminal column top portion Cream (OW 159 C), bottom portion Red (R 46 D); large eye zone Rich Blood Red (R 46 A); suffused area of Light Rose Red (R 52 A); main colours, overlaid Rose Pink veins to outer petal edge (RP 55 A) on flamingo Pink/Lavender Pink (RP 62 A)/(R 55 C/D); very small outer side edge of each petal Apricot (O 28 C). Reverse Rose Pink (R 55 A); White (W 155 D); Lemon (Y 11 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/ heavy texture, slightly recurved, cordate, acuminate, serrate.

WALLACE 29. Single. J.R. Wallace. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 B); staminal column Dull Red/Pink (R 51 B); eye zone suffused sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); main colours Deep Red (R 45 A/B); overlaid veins mid/Pink (R 48 C) and White (W 155 B); large areas of overlaid streaks and blotches Yellow Orange (YO 21 B/C/D); streaks and blotches almost absent in colder months. Reverse Yellow/Lemon (YO 15 C/D); veined Red/Light Red (R 42 A/C).

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

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

WALLACE KEIR. Single. Jim Howie. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Hawaiian Girl)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column Phlox Pink (RP 62 C); large radiating eye zone with a small section of veins Rosy Purple (RP 58 A); main colours Deep Orange Red and overlaid veins (R 42 A); outer edge of petals Deep Orange (OR 32 B) and Apricot (OR 32 C). Reverse suffused Gold (YO 15 B/C); Red (R 41 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, ovate, acute, crenate tip/rest entire.

WALTON RED. Single. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); eye zone Rich Deep Blood Red (R 46 A); halo of Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); main colour Rich Cardinal Red with veins (R 53 A/B). Reverse large section Cream/Lemon (Y 11 A/D); Cardinal Red (R 53 B).

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

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

S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST. WALTZING MATILDA. Semi- Double/Double.

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column striped Cream (YW 158 D) and Flamingo Pink (R 55 B), very small area at base of column Claret Rose (R 50 B); large suffused eye zone Rich Rose Pink/Flamingo Pink (R 55 A/B), with traces of White (W 155 B); small area of overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 C), balance of veins to outer petals Light Pink (R 56 D); on main colours Vermilion (R 41 B); outer edge of petals Currant Red (R 47 B); tufts show Rusty Red (R 47 D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse Yellow (Y 14 C/D); Empire Rose (R 48 B); Light Pink (R 46 A/B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, irregular, distorted, incurved/recurved, reniform/ovate, acute, some dentate/mostly entire.

WARRIEWOOD GEM. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (14-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, crepey, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column top portion Deep and Light Red (R 46 C/D); bottom portion and eye zone Blood Red (R 46A); suffused halo Deep Rose (R 52 A); overlaid veins Rose Pink/Pink (R 52 B/D); on main colour rich Deep Orange Red (R 40 A/D). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 16 A/B); Cream (Y 8 D); Light Red (R 44 C); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D).

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

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

WILMAE. Single. Mrs M. Wyeth. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Doctor Gillette)

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured, stigma pads Orange (O 24 A); staminal column top portion Creamy White (OW 159 D), bottom portion Greyed White (GW 156 B), base of column Dusky Plum (GP 185 D/C); eye zone Pale Lavender (RP 69 C/D); with overlaid veins White (W 155 C), balance of veins Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 B/A); main colours, a small area of suffused Brown (GO 177 B) and Grey Brown (GB 199 C/D); outer petals Yellow (YO 16 C/B/A). Reverse, veined White (W 155 B); Lemon (Y 11 C/B); Gold (YO 15 D/C).

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

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

WRIGHTII. Single.

BLOOM:- (16 cm) (6 in). Medium/light texture, almost flat, windmill single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B); staminal column top portion Grey Purple (GP 185 C), bottom portion Lemon (Y lO D); radiating eye zone Burgundy (GP 187 C/D); on main colour White (W 155 B). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 8 C); Light Pink (R 49 C): White (W 155 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, large/medium size, heavy texture, almost flat, ordinary gloss, oblong, lanceolate/ovate, acuminate/acute, crenate, prominent veins.

ZARA HOLT. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Harold Holt x unknown)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured, stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column top portion Dull Red/Pink (R 47 D); bottom portion and sheeny eye zone Deep Red (R 45 B); main colours rich Rose Pink (RP 58 B); with overlaid veins to outer petals Grey Purple (GP 186 D). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 8 B/C); White (W 155 D); Rose Pink (RP 58 C/B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium size, medium texture, slightly incurved, oblong/lanceolate, acuminate, serrate.

ZELLIE WAEGNER. Semi-Double/Double. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Pali King in New Zealand)

BLOOM:- (18cm) (7in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel crested semi-double to double, sometimes single, 2-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange Red (OR 32A(/(OR 30 B); staminal column striped White (W 155 C/D), Cardinal Red (R 53 A), Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B/C) and Black Red (GP 187 A); very large swirled centre Black Red (GP 187 A); very small halo Rich Rose/Red (R 52 A); to Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A)/(OR 32 A); outer petals Deep Gold (YO 15 B/C); tufts show some Light Lemon (Y 11 C); overlaid veins Lavender Pink (R 56 B/C), balance of veins to outer petals Yellow Orange (YO 21 C/D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Bright/Light Lemon (Y 12 B/C/D); Cream (Y 11 D); Light Lavender Pink (R 56 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, slightly incurved, cordate, acuminate, crenate.

ZOMBIE. Single. McGee. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Topsy in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-20 cm) (6-8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column Red (R 50 B), to deeper Red/Pink (R 46 D); large Blood Red centre (R 46 A); surrounded by Flamingo Pink with a portion of pronounced veins (R 55 B); balance of overlaid veins to outer petals Deep Orange (R 40 B); on main colour Bright Yellow Orange (YO 21 A). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 B/C); Dull Yellow (YO 20 A); Pink/Red at base (R 54 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, cordate, acuminate, slightly serrate/rest entire.

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