LAMBERTII. Double. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (10-13 cm) (4-5 in). Medium/light texture, overlapped, flat, full double, 1-2- day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads when present Blood Red (R 46A); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53A); main colour and top portion of bloom throughout Blood Red R 46 B/A); some odd White spots appearing at times (W 155 D); Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 10 C); Blood Red (R 46 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, almost flat, ordinary gloss, deltoid, acuminate, prominent veins.

LANI 11. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured, stigma pads Yellow Orange (YO 15 A/B); staminal column suffused dull Red/Pink (R 54 A) with White (W 155 C), with a splash of Burgundy (GP 187 C); Deep Burgundy centre (GP 187 B); main colours, from a section of White with overlaid veins (W 155 C) to Grey (G 201 D), Purple/Lavender (P 75 B), Deep Purple Pink (RP 73 A); to lighter flamingo Pink on outer petals (R 55 C/D); extreme outer edge of petals Orange/Apricot (O 29 B). Reverse, veined Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); Lemon (Y 10 C); White (W 155 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, extra large/large size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly recurved, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate, prominent veins.

LANI DUNN. Semi-Double. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known at times as Lani Booth in Australia)

BLOOM:- (18 cm) (7 in). Medium/heavy texture, almost fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel, crested semi- double, very occasionally single, 2- day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (R 44 A/B); staminal column striped White (W 155 D), Burgundy (RP 59 A/B) and Cardinal Red (R 53A/B); large centre Burgundy (RP 59 A/B) and Cardinal Red (R 53 A/B); overlaid pronounced veins White (W 155 A) and Pale Lavender (R 56 C/D); on main colour Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); outer edges of petals Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours also showing some Lavender Pink (RP 62 C/D). Reverse Gold (YO 15 D); Apricot (OR 32 C); White (W 155 C); Red/Pink (R 55 A/B/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/small size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped, slightly recurved, distorted, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate, prominent veins.

LAVENDER BEAUTY. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, overlapped, almost flat, regular single, 1-2day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Signal Red (R 43 A); staminal column Dusky Pink (R 37 B); large eye zone suffused to half the bloom Deep Rose (R 51 A); overlaid veins Creamy White (O W 159 D); on Grey (G 201 D) and suffused Rosy Lavender (RP 62 B/C/D). Reverse Lavender (RP 69 C); Rosy Lavender (RP 68 D).

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

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

LAVENDER LADY. Single. H. Goulding. U.S.A. (Also known as Fuzzy Eyeball in the U.S.A.) Parentage:- (Lavender Sky x Nathan Charles)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A): staminal column a combination of Liqht Cardinal Red (R 53 C) and Cream (OW 159 C); large Black Red centre (GP 187 A), surrounded by a fuzzy halo lighter Burgundy (GP 187 B); small area of overlaid veins with spots White (W 155 A); on main colours a small area Grey Purple (GP 186 D/C), into a large area Rich Rosy Lavender Pink with veins to outer edge of petals (RP 63 C/D). Reverse, veined Lavender (RP 63 D/C); Apricot (O 25 D/C); Lemon (YO 16 D); Cream at base (OR 159 D).

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

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

LAVENDER MARBLE. Semi-Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (16-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, partly overlapped, ruffled, almost flat, cartwheel to regular, semi-double, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A): staminal column and radiating eye zone White with overlaid veins and White spots giving a marble effect (W 155 B); on main colour to outer petals Rosy Lavender (RP 63 B and RP 64 C/D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse Rosy Lavender (RP 64 D); Lavender (RP 63 D); Creamy Yellow (Y 10 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, cordate, acute/acuminate, slightly dentate/slightly crenate/rest entire, prominent veins.

LEILANI. Single. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Lei-Lani in Australia)

BLOOM:- (15-16 cm) (6 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Bright Orange (O 28 B); staminal column Rich Gold (YO 17 C); base of column and radiating eye zone Blood Red (R 46 B) to Red (R 44 A); overlaid veins Gold (YO 15 B); on main colour Bright Orange (O 24 A) and (O 25A);smallarea on outer side edge of each petal Dull Orange Red (OR 31 A/B). Reverse, veined Gold (YO 17 C); Orange Red (OR 31 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, very glossy, cupped, ovate, acute/obtuse, crenate.

LEMON CHIFFON. Single. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange (O 25 A/C); staminal column top portion Cream (Y4 D), base of column Lemon (Y 6 D); large radiating eye zone White with overlaid veins (W 155 A); with a tinge of suffused Pale Lavender with balance of overlaid veins (R 56 B/C), Pale Lavender more pronounced in colder months; to large portion to outer edge of petals Bright Yellow (Y 8 A/B). Reverse Bright Yellow (Y 8 A/B/C); Cream at base with pronounced veins (Y 4 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, almost flat, orbiculate/cordate, obtuse/acute, dentate/rest entire, prominent veins.

LEMON DELIGHT. Single. Jim Howie. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Vasco x Golden Belle)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Yellow (YO 14 A); staminal column Lime (Y5 C); eye zone and overlaid veins very Pale Lemon (Y 4 D); outer petals Soft Lemon (Y 4 B/C). Reverse deeper Lemon (Y 9 C); very Pale Lemon (Y 4 D).

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

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

LILLIAN WILDER. Single. H. U.S.A. (Also known as Hawaiian Dot) (Incorrectly known as Apple Blossom in Australia)

BLOOM:- (13 cm) (5 in). Light texture, almost fiat, regular single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); staminal column Deep Pink (R 54 B); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); with overlaid veins Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); on main colour Pale Pink (R 49 D) which tends to fade on second day. Reverse Pale Pink (R 49 D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D).

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

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

LILL'S PINK. Single. L. Beers. N.S.W. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Tangerine (R 40 A); staminal column Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D); eye zone and outer petals flecked Lavender Pink (RP 58 D); extreme side edge of petals Deep Rose Red (R 52 C); overlaid pronounced White veins with other White areas showing (W 155 D); colour fades on second day. Reverse Pink (R 49 B/C); Gold (Y 13 B).

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

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

LIMELIGHT. Single. K.A. Taylor. VIC. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Chorus Girl)

BLOOM:- (16-17 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, partly overlapped, slightly ruffled, almost flat, regular single, 12-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Lime Yellow (Y 6 A); staminal column Lemon (Y 6 D): main colour from column base with pronounced veins White (W 155 C); outer edge of petals Lemon (Y 6 D). Reverse Lemon (Y 6 C/D); Cream (Y 4 D); White at base (W 155 C).

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

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

LINDA PEARL. Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, flat, cartwheel double, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured, stigma pads when present Blood Red (R 46A): eye zone Deep Wine Red (GP 185A): a very unusual colour, base petals and top portion of bloom a combination of Magenta Rose (RP 64 B/C/D), Spiraea Red (RP 63 C) and Magnolia Purple (RP 70 D/C): overlaid White veins (W 155 A). Reverse Magnolia Purple (RP 70 D/C); Cream (O W 159 C D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, almost flat, ovatel reniform, acute/acuminate, serrate/crenate.

LOLLIPOP. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; Stigma pads Bright Red (R 44 B); staminal column top portion Light Pink (R 49 C); bottom portion and small eye zone White (W 155 D); merging into main colour Bright Rose Pink with overlaid pronounced veins (RP 58C); to a small area of Scarlet on outer side petals (R 43 C). Reverse. veined China Rose (RP 58 D); White (W 155 D): Lemon Yellow (Y 8 C/B).

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

LEAF:- Light Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, dull, slightly recurved, deltoid, acuminate/acute, serrate.

LOVELY REA. Double. H. Goulding. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Stella McLane x Mountain Gal)

BLOOM:- (15-18 -.m) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruftled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel double to cup and saucer double, 2-3 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Golden Yellow (YO 14 A/B); main colours, base petals Bright Red (R 44 B), outer edges of petals Golden Yellow (YO 15 B/C); top portion of bloom a combination of base petal colours with a small portion of Creamy Lemon appearing (Y 11 C/D). Reverse Apricot Orange (OR 32 C); Gold (Y 13 B); small portion of Deep Rose at base (R 51 A).

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

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

NOTE:- Winner of American Hibiscus Society "Hibiscus Of The Year Award" 1973.

LUNA. Single.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium heavy texture, partly overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly recurved, regular, single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Buttercup Yellow (YO 17 A)/(YO 15 A); staminal column Buttercup Yellow (YO 15 A/B), sheeny eye zone with pronounced overlaid veins Buttercup Yellow (YO 15 A/B); on main colour Chrome Yellow (YO 15 C). Reverse, veined Chrome Yellow (YO 15 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved, ovate/reniform, acute, crenate, prominent veins.

LYLE PHILLIPS III. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Dull Rose (R 51 C); a very unusual colour combination, suffused and overlaid throughout, from the eye zone Cream blotching (Y 11 D), Deep Rose (R 51 A), Bright Cardinal Red (R 53 B), Deep Red (R 45 B), Red (R 44 B), with pale and deeper Lemon blotches and spots (Y 10 D/C). Reverse Bright Yellow (Y 13 B).

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

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

LYNN CAROL. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-22 cm) (7-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Orange Red (OR 33 A); staminal column top portion Light Burgundy Red (GP 187 D); bottom portion and large eye zone Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); to a suffused area with overlaid veins Raspberry Red (RP 57 A); on a large outer petal area of White (W 155 A). Reverse White (W 155 A); Lemon (Y 2 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, dull, slightly cupped, orbiculate, obtuse, slightly crenate/rest entire.

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MADAM XX. Double. W. (Bill) Wright. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Sport of Martha Flaming) (Not to be confused with Madam X - U.S.A. variety)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, flat, cartwheel double to full double, 2-day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Gold (YO 21 A/B); eye zone Black Red (GP 187 A); overlaid veins to outer petals Yellow (YO 15 C), on Red (R 44 B); outer edge of petals Golden Yellow (YO 21 B/C); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Bright Yellow (Y 13 C), Light Orange (O 24 C); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C): White at base (W 155 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, orbiculate/reniform/cordate, obtuse, slightly crenate.

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

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly 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 top portion Cream (Y 4 D), bottom portion striped Blood Red (R 46 A) and Magenta Rose (RP 64 D); large pronounced swirled eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); with a pronounced swirled halo Ruby Red (RP 61 B/C); overlaid veins Pure White (W 155 D); on main colours Creamy White (W 159 D); extreme outer edges of petals Lemon Yellow (Y 10 C/D); main colour of bloom more intense in colder months. Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 10 A/B); Creamy White (W 159 D); tinge, of Magenta Rose at base (RP 64 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, flat/slightly recurved, orbiculatel/slightly reniform, acute/obtuse, slightly crenate/rest entire.

MAMIE EISENHOWER. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, edges of petals tend to be incurved, tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer on old wood, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Rich Orange Red (OR 33 A); staminal column top portion striped Shell Pink (R 37 C) and Ivory (OW 159 B), bottom portion Light Scarlet Red (R 43 C); two-tone eye zorie, small section White (W 155 B) and Rich Rose Red/Rich Rose (R 52 A/B); main colour with overlaid pronounced veins Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 B/C/D); a very small area on outer side edge of each petal Marigold Orange (O 28 C). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 1O A/B); tinge of Brick Red (OR 34 C); Creamy Lemon (Y 8 D); Deep Lavender Pink (R 55 B/C/D).

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

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

MANY TIMES. Single. H. Goulding. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Shimoda Yellow x Harry A. Goulding)

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texturc fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, almost flat, outer edges tend to be incurved, cartwheel single, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads two-tone Red (R 42 A) and (R 40 A); staminal column Dull Red (R 47 C/B); small eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A), merging into Dull Pink/Red (R 54 A); main colours Dull and Bright Orange (OR 34 A) to (OR 33 A/B); with overlaid spots, blotches and streaks OrangelYellow (YO 23 B/C); extreme outer edges of petals Dull Orange (OR 31 B). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 13 B/C); Bright and Dull Orange (OR 31 B/C).

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

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

MARDI GRAS. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Deep Red (R 45 D); eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D); surrounded with suffused veins Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); main colour deep Orange (OR 30 B/A); some Maize Yellow blotches and spots appearing (YO 21 C). Reverse Jasper Red (OR 30 B); flecked Maize Yellow (YO 21 C). Reverse Jasper Red (OR 30 B); flecked Maize Yellow (YO 21 C); Flamingo Pink at base with veins (R 55 B).

BUSH:- Low/medium, bushy, recumbent, medium/fast grower on own roots, grafting optional.

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, recurved, orbiculate, obtuse, crenate.

MARGARET HILLIER. Single. L. Ulrick. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Laedendon x Surf Rider)

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Tangerine (R 40 A); staminal column Red (R 42 A); radiating eye zone Blood Red (R 46 B); overlaid veins Dawn Pink (R49A); on main colour Bright Orange Red (OR32A). Reverse Bright Orange (OR 32 B).

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

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

MARGARET OKANO. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Margaret Okono in Australia)

BLOOM:- (17-20 cm) (7-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, slightly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2- day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Gold (Y 13 A); staminal column Dull Pink (R 50 C) to (R 51 D); large Deep Burgundy centre (GP 187 B(/(RP 59 B), to Purple Lavender (P 75 B); overlaid with heavy White veins (W 155 B); main colours Bright Flamingo Pink (RP 68 A/B/C); extreme outer edge of petals Bright Yellow (Y 12 B/C). Reverse. veined Cream (YW 158 C); Lemon (Y 2 D); slight tinge of Light Flamingo Pink (RP 68 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, flat, cordate, acute, serrate.

MARJORIE BEARD. Double. Dr. J. Hoffman. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Alii Uii x Lynn Stacey)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, almost flat, cartwheel, cup and saucer double, 1 -2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Rich Red/Rusty Red (R 44 A)/(R 42 A/B); small sheeny eye zone Rusty Red (R 42 B/A); main colours throughout, including top portion of bloom and pronounced veins Rusty Red/Rich Red (R 42 B)/(R 44 C/B/A). Reverse, veined Lemon/Creamy Lemon (Y 11 A/B/C/D); Deep Red (R 45 D).

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

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

MARJORIE CORAL. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Gold (YO 14 A); staminal column striped Deep Red (R 45 B) and Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D); sheeny radiating eye zone Deep Red (R 45 A); Pale Lavender Pink overlaid veins and tufts (R 56 D); on main colours Deep Rosy Lavender (RP 68 A) and Rich Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B). Reverse Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B);. faint Light Apricot veins (O 24 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, glossy, flat, ovate, acute, crenate.

MARK HOOPER. Single. Sylvia McGilvary. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (OR 32 A/B); staminal column top portion Light Pink (R 56 D), bottom portion Deep Rose (R 51 B/A); large radiating eye zone Light Cardinal Red/Deep Rose Red (R 53 D)/(R 52 A); overlaid veins Light Pink (R 56 B/C); on main colour Orange (R 23 B)/(R 24 B/A). Reverse, veined Chrome Yellow (YO 15 B/C); Orange (R 24 B/A): Flamingo Pink at base (R 55 D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly recurved, slightly distorted, reniform, obtuse/apiculate, slightly crenate/most entire, prominent veins.

MARTHA FLEMING. Double. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, flat, double to full double, 2 day flower, fair bloomer, inclined to drop buds at times, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Gold (YO 21 A); a combination of suffused colours from Deep Rose Pink to Rose Pink (R 52 B/C) into Lighter Rose Pink (R 53 D); small outer petal area Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D); extreme tips of outer petals Light Buff (YO 22 C); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse Rose Pink (R 53 D); White (W 155 D); Lemon (Y 4 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, orbiculate/reniform/cordate, obtuse, slightly crenate.

MARY BISHOP. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Rich Red (R 44 B); staminal column top portion striped Rose (R 51 A) and Creamy White (OW 159 D), bottom portion Grey Purple (GP 186 C); base of column and centre Deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 B/C); suffused area Lavender Pink (R 56 C/D); overlaid veins White (W 155 C); on main colours Rose Pink (RP 61 D), to Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B/C); White blotches on outer petals (W 155 D); very small area on outer side edge of each petal Currant Red (R 47 B/A). Reverse White (W 155 D); Lemon Yellow (Y 11 C); Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, medium size, medium/heavy texture, ordinary gloss, slightly incurved, ovate, obtuse, entire.

MARY ESTRELLA. Single. Frank Estrella. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (15-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/light texture, irregular bloom, partly overlapped, slightly recurved, regular single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Red (R 43 A); staminal column Claret Rose (R 50 A); small eye zone sheeny Cardinal Red (R 53 B); main colours Bright Rose Red (R 52 A); with overlaid White streaks (W 155 D); outer edge of petals Bright Rose Pink (R 52 C). Reverse Flamingo Pink (R 55 B); Yellow (Y 12 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green, medium size, medium/heavy texture, dull, obovate/ovate/cordate, apiculate/acute, crenate/serrate.

MARY FORBES. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange (OR 32 A); staminal column Pale Lemon (Y 4 D) and Light Red (R 43 C); eye zone suffused Light Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); overlaid White veins (W 155 A); main colour vibrant Deep Orange (OR 32 A)/(OR 30 B). Reverse Light Yellow Orange (O 24 B); Deep Orange (OR 32 A/B/C).

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

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

MASONALA. Single. Brisbane Botanical Gardens. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Mason Red x Ala Moana Beauty)

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Bright Orange Red (OR 32 A); staminal column top portion Empire Rose (R 48 C); base of column and radiating eye zone with overlaid veins Cream (Y 11 D); on main colour Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C); small section on outer side edge of each petal Burnt Orange (OR 31 B/C). Reverse, veined Rich Gold (YO 17 C); Creamy Yellow (YO 18 C); Flamingo Pink (R 55 B/C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, incurved, cordate/ovate, acuminate, slightly serrate/slightly crenate.

MASON RED. Single. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Dark Red (R 45A); staminal column and small eye zone Rose Pink (R 47 D); suffused halo with veins Deep Rose Pink and Rose Red (R 52 A/B); on main colour Tangerine Red (R 43 B). Reverse Dull Tangerine (R 43 C); Lemon Yellow (YO 16 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy/medium texture, orbiculate, obtuse/acute, entire.

McNEIL ORANGE. Semi-Double. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as McNeil's Orange in Australia)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel, variable semidouble to cup and saucer double, sometimes single, 1-2 day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads when present Blood Red (R 46 A/B); staminal column striped ivory (OW 159 C), bottom portion Blood Red (R 46 D); large radiating eye zone Light Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C/D), with some White spots (W 155 D); to a suffused area with veins Light Pink (R 56 A/B/C); on main colour Marigold Orange (O 28 B); Rich Orange/Orange (O 25 A/B)/(O 24 A); some areas and spots Yellow (Y 13 B/C). Reverse, veined Light Pink (R 56 A/B/C); Yellow (Y 13 B/C); Marigold Orange (O 28 D/C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, cupped leaves, distorted, glossy, cordate, acute, slightly crenate.

M.D. ROBINSON. Single. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured,- stigma pads Bright Lemon (Y 13 A); staminal column top half Creamy White (YW 158 A); bottom portion and a radiating eye zone Blood Red (R 46 B); overlaid White veins (W 155 D); to a small area of Tan (GO 167 B/C); outer petals Rich Lemon Yellow (Y 9 B)/(Y 7 B). Reverse Lemon (Y 10 A).

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

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

MILA MATSON. Double/Semi-Double. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (16-17 cm) (6-7 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel cup and saucer double to crested semi-double, sometimes single in colder months, 2 day flower, fair bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Marigold Orange (O 28 A); staminal column top portion striped Salmon Pink (R 48 C) and Creamy White (O W 159 D), bottom portion Deep Burgundy (GP 187 B); large striking centre Black Red (GP 187 A); a suffused area around centre with overlaid veins Rose Pink (R 52 B/C/D); on main colours Fire Red (OR 33 A/B) to outer edge of petals; some small areas of Lemon (Y 12 C) appearing on main colour; top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Rich Lemon (Y 13 C)/(Y 12 C); Mandarin (R 40 C); overlaid areas giving a marble effect Lemon (Y 12 D): Flamingo Pink (R 55 C) and White at base (W 155 C).

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

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

MILLER'S RED. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, crepey, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2- day flower, fair bloomer, flowers better on old wood, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Dull Red (R 51 A); small eye zone Deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); heavy overlaid pronounced veins Dull Red/Pink (R 54 A), to Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); on main colour Cardinal Red (R 53 C/B/A); outer edges of petals Plum Red (GP 185 B); bloom almost Black Red (GP 187 A/B) in colder months. Reverse, veined large area White (W 155 A), Lemon (Y 11 C); Plum Red (GP 185 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, slightly distorted/reniform, acuminate, crenate, prominent veins.

MINI SKIRT. Single. H. Goulding. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Mary Estrella x Madonna)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, highly tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2-3 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Dull Orange (OR 34 A); staminal column top portion very Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 D), bottom portion Creamy White (O W 159 C); small eye zone sheeny Rose Lavender (RP 63 B); overlaid veins to outer petals lighter Rose Lavender (RP 63 D); on main colours Magenta Red (RP 61 B); extreme outer edge of petals dull Rose Pink (RP 58 D); with overlaid White blotches and spots over all sections of petals (W 155 D). Reverse, veined Lemon Yellow (Y 11 B); White (W 155 C); Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, almost flat, orbiculate/cordate, obtusel acute, crenate, prominent veins.

MISS HAWAIIAN. Semi-Double. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-23 cm) (7-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, flat cartwheel semi- double to single at times. 2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 43 A); staminal column Orange (O 28 A); eye zone Bronze Red (R 42 A); radiating overlaid veins Deep Old Gold (YO 21 B/C); on main colours Rich Deep Orange/Tangerine (OR 33 A), and Lighter Orange/Tangerine (OR 33 B); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse Rich Gold (Y 13 B); Dull Apricot (OR 33 C).

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

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

MISS MARIGOLD. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange/Orange (O 25 A)/(O 24 A); staminal column Gold (YO 15 D/C); base of column and striking centre Deep Ox Blood Red (GP 183 A/B) and Brick Dust Red (GP 178 B); overlaid veins White (W 155 C): on main colours Marigold Yellow (YO 21 B/C) to Gold (YO 15 C). Reverse Gold (YO 15 B/C/D); Lemon (YO 14 D).

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

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

MISS NORTH MIAMI. Single. Estelle Kanzier. U.S.A. Parentage:- (Nathan Charles x Vulcan)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A/B); staminal column Brick Red (OR 34 A); eye zone sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); pronounced veins overlaid on main colour of Brilliant Red (R 46 B/C). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 12 C/D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C); White at base (W 155 A).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy, fastgroweron own roots, gra!ting optional.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly cupped to flat, cordate/orbiculate, acutel obtuse, crenate, prominent veins.

Note:- Took second place in American Hibiscus Society "Hibiscus of The Year" 1973, and third place 1974.

MISS TAFFETA. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-21 cm) (8 in). Medium heavy texture, fully overlapped, heavily ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 12-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column top portion Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B), bottom portion Ivory (O W 159 C/B), base of column Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A); eye zone blotched White (W 155 C); overlaid on a sheeny suffused area Flamingo Pink (RP 62 B/C); pronounced veins Flamingo Pink (RP 62 C/D); main colours Light and Deeper Tan (GO 168 A/B)/(GO 171 C/D); outer side edge of each petal Golden Buff (GO 164 B/C). Reverse, veined Light Pink (R 56 D); Gold (Y 13 C); Dull Peach (OR 31 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, incurved/recurved at tip, orbiculate, acute, crenate/sinuate, prominent veins.

MISS UENO. Single. H. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Miss Veno in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 28 A); staminal column Lime (Y 4 D/C); small eye zone Lime (Y 4 D); main colour Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 D/C/B); small portion on side edge of each petal Brick Red (OR 35 D). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 8 B/C); Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 D); White (W 155 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/small size, medium texture, dull, slightly cupped, cordate/orbiculate, irregular acuminate, crenate.

MOLLIE CUMMINGS. Single. B. PARNELL. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Molly Cummings in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Velvet Red (R 45 A); staminal column and eye zone sheeny Deep Blood Red (R 46 A); main colour Velvet Red (R 45 A). Reverse, veined Red (R 45 A); Bright Yellow (Y 12 B); bloom almost Black Red in colder months (GP 187 A).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, glossy, slightly cupped, variable, reniform/orbiculate/obovate, obtuse/apiculate, entire to slightly crenate.

MOONLIGHT SONATA. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (16-20 crr,) (6-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, slightly recurved, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Dull Red (R 42 A); staminal column top portion very Pale Pink (R 49 D/C), to a flush of Red/Pink (R 48 C), bottom portion Light Grey Yellow (GY 161 D); small radiating eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); with a suffused area and heavy pronounced overlaid veins Grey Purple (GP 186 D); balance of veins to outer petals Magnolia Purple (RP 70 C); on main colour deeper Grey Purple (GP 186 C); small area on outer side edge of each petal Magnolia Purple (RP 70 C). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 C/B); White (W 155 C); Grey Purple (GP 186,C/D).

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

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

MOON SHOT. Single. A. Scott. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured.. stigma pads Rich Orange (O 28 A); staminal column Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D); small rich centre Cardinal Red (R 53 B/C); halo of rich Rose/Pale Rose (R 54 A/D); small area of Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C/D); overlaid veins Pale Lavender (R 56 D) and Creamy White (OW 159 D); on main colour Golden Yellow (Y 13 A/B/C). Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (Y 13 B/C); Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D).

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

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

MORLEY THEAKER. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (18-22 cm) (7-9 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, crepey, slightly funnel shaped, single, 1-2 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Blood Red (R 46 A); eye zone suffused Black Red (GP 187 A); main colour Deep Red (R 45 A). Reverse Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 B); Currant Red (R 47 A).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, heavy texture, glossy, cordate/deltoid, acute.

MOTT SMITH. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (R 43 A); staminal column Rich Red/Pink (R 52 B/A); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 B); main colour Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); overlaid veins Lavender (RP 63 C/D); outer side portion of each petal Red/Pink (R 50 A). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 10 B); White (W 155 D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D).

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

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

MRS. HEYWOOD. Single. AugustMiller. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Deep Red (R 45 A); eye zone rich sheeny Blood Red (R 46 A); main colour Deep Red (R 45 A); pronounced overlaid veins Red/Pink (R 54 C/D). Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 11 B); White (W 155 D); Light Cardinal Red (R 53 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture; very glossy, reniform, mostly acute, crenate, prominent veins.

MRS. JAMES E. HENDRY. Double. James E. Hendry. U.S.A. (Also known as Full Moon and Hendry III in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Yellow/Orange (YO 15 A); base of staminal column, eye zone and overlaid veins White (W 155 C); main colour Lemon Yellow (Y 12 C/B) to (Y 13 C); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse Lemon Yellow (Y 12 B/C); base Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D).

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

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

MRS. J. O'SULLIVAN. Single. JIM HOWIE. QLD. AUST. Through Mrs J. O'Sullivan. Parentage:- (Sport of Mollie Cumming)

BLOOM:- (17-20 cm) (7-8 in). Medium/heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Lemon (Y 1O D); staminal column top portion Lemon (Y 10 D), bottom portion Deep Red (R 46 C); glowing centre sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A); pronounced overlaid veins to outer edge of petals Deep Dull Pink/Red (R 54 A) and Lemon/Yellow (Y 12 D/C); on main colour Bright Red (R 43A/B); outer edge of petals Bright Orange (OR 32 A) to Dull Orange/Yellow (YO 22 C). Reverse, veined Dull Red/Pink (R 37 B); Canary Yellow (Y 12 B/C),, small edge Dull Orange (OR 31 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, medium texture, glossy, slightly cupped, reniform/orbiculate/obovate, obtuse/apiculate, slightly crenate/rest entire.

MRS. TOMKINS. Single. H. U. S. A.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Brick Red (OR 35 A/B); staminal column top portion Rose Pink (R 52 D) bottom portion striped Dull Rose (R 48 B), and Buff (YO 19 D/C); small eye zone White (W 155 C); overlaid veins Rich Lavender Pink (R 55 B/C); on main colours Lavender Pink (R 55 C/D); small outer side edge of each petal Orange Red/Apricot (OR 33 C/D). Reverse, veined Lemon/Creamy Lemon (Y 11 B/C/D); Lavender Pink (R 56 A/B).

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

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