RAINBOW TRAIL. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Septa-coloured; stigma pads Orange (O 25 A/B); staminal column top portion Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 D), bottom portion Red/Deep Red (R 46 D/C); large eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A/B); with a striking suffused area Deep Flamingo/Flamingo Pink (R 55 A/B); with overlaid veins lighter Flamingo Pink (R 55 C), some veins show Cream (O W 159 D); on main colours Deep Orange (OR 33 A/B); merging into Golden Yellow to outer petals (YO 15 B/C). Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (YO 15 C); Rose Red/Rose (R 52 A/B); Light Orange (YO 22 C).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large/extra large size, heavy texure, glossy, slightly recurved, cordate/reniform, acuminate/acute, crenate/sinuate, prominent veins.

RAI WHA. Double/Semi-Double. FIJI.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Medium texture, slightly recurved, loose, regular, double/crested semi- double, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured, stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A), with some Creamy Lemon showing (Y 11 D); main colour and top portion of bloom with some pronounced veins Signal Red (R 44 C/B). Reverse, veined Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C); Rose Red (R 50 A/B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium/ heavy texture, ordinary gloss, almost flat, obtanceolate, acuminate, crenate.

RAY'S PINK FROST. Semi-Double. Raymond Turner. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Pink Frost in Australia) Parentage:- (Colleen Clayton x unknown)

BLOOM:- (23-25 cm) (9-10 in). Medium/heavy texture, partly overlapped, slightly recurved to almost flat, loose semi-double, occasionally crippled, 2-day flower, very prolific, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads when present Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column Red/Pink (R 50 B/A); base of column and eye zone Blood Red (R 46A/B) with some small areas of White speckling appearing (W 155 D); main portion of bloom and overlaid top portion of bloom Rich Rose Pink (R 54 B) to (R 55 A/B); small portion on outer side edge of each petal Red/Pink (R 50 A). Reverse, veined Creamy Yellow (YO 18 B/C/D); Rose Pink (R 54 B); Light Cardinal Red at base (R 53 C).

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

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

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

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

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Red (R 44 A); staminal column top portion Dull Red (R 48 B); bottom portion and a large sheeny eye zone Blood Red (R 46 A); main colours Rich Red/Pink (R 52 A) and (R 55 A); distinct edge of petals, tufts, and veins Pink (R 55 D) and Pale Lavender Pink (R 56 D). Reverse, veined Pink/Rich Red (R 55 A)/(R 52 A): Lavender Pink (R 56 C/D).

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

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

RED BERET. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (23-25 cm) (9-10 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled with extreme outer edge of petals slightly incurved, tufted, slightly recurved, occasionally crippled, cartwheel single, 2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column Blood Red (R 46 B/A); large centre Black Red (GP 187 A); main colour with pronounced veins Blood Red (R 46 A/B). Reverse Deep Red (R 45 B); very small area Old Gold (O 24 B).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, large size, medium/heavy texture, very glossy, flat, ovate, acuminate, almost entire/slightly sinuate, prominent veins.

RED BLITZ. Semi-Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (21-22 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, heavily ruffled, tufted, outer edges of petals tend to be incurved, variable cartwheel, hose in hose to crested semidouble, occasionally single, 2- day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); staminal column striped Dull Grey Red (GR 180 C) and White at times (W 155 C); large suffused eye zone Chrysanthemum Crimson (GP 185 A/B); overlaid veins Light Grey Purple/Deep Grey Purple (GP 186 D/A/B); on main colour Deep Currant Red (R 47 A/B); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (Y 12 B/C): Lemon (Y 12 D); Currant Red/Light Currant Red (R 47 A/B/C/D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium/large size, medium/heavy texture, glossy, slightly incurved, ovate/obovate, acuminate/acute, large crenate/dentate/rest entire.

RED BOMBORA. Single. A. Scott. QLD. AUST.

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:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 B); staminal column Had (H 46 D); eye zone Rosy Lavender (R 54 A); overlaid veins to outer petals Deep Apricot (OR 32 C/B): main colour Rich Red (R 44 B/A). Reverse Gold (Y 13 C): veined, Deep Gold (YO 14 B); Rich Red (R 44 C).

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

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

RED ROVER. Single. SRI-LANKA. CEYLON.

BLOOM:- (12-15 cm) (5-6 in). Light texture, partly overlapped, slightly funnel, regular single, 1day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Bi-coloured: stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A), staminal column top portion Red Pink (R 47 D), bottom portion Red (R 45 C): eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); main colour Deep Red, Pink (R 46 D). Reverse Light Yellow Orange (YO 20 B/C): Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D/C).

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

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

RENA'S PRIZE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (17-19 cm) (7 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Hexa-coloured; stigma pads Rich Gold (YO 14 A); staminal column Pale Creamy Lemon (Y 4 D), small area of streaks on column base Light Cardinal Red (R 53 B); small radiating eye zone White (W 155 D); overlaid pronounced veins to outer petals Rich Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A); on main colours Rich Flamingo Pink/Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B); outer petals Light Lemon/Creamy Lemon (Y 8 C/B); small section on outer side area of each petal Apricot (O 24 C); some small White spots appearing on petals at times (W 155 D). Reverse. veined Lemon (Y 10 D/C); B). White (W 155 B): Mars Orange (OR 31 C): Dull Rose Pink (R 54 C/D).

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

LEAF:- Medium/light Green colour, large/extra large size, heavy texture, dull, almost flat to slightly incurved, cordate/slightly reniform, acute, crenate, prominent veins.

ROCKY ROAD. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Fire Red (OR 33 A); staminal column striped Creamy White and Ruby Red (RP 59 D); base of column and centre Ruby Red (RP 59 A/B/C), with White suffused in centre (W 155 D); slight halo Magenta Rose (GP 186 D); suffused area with overlaid veins Flamingo Pink (RP 62 A/B/C); on main colour White (W 155 C): outer side edge of each petal Lemon (Y 10 C). Reverse, veined lemon (Y 10 B/C); White (W 155 B,); tinge of Ruby Red all base (RP 59 D).

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

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

ROSALIE. Single.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange Red (OR 33 A); staminal column Pale Lemon (Y 11 C); base of column and small centre Cardinal Red (R 53 A); radiating halo and overlaid veins Light Flamingo Pink (R 55 C); on main colours Rose/Rose Pink (R 52 A/B) to Red/Pink (R 46 D). Reverse Light Yellow/Orange (YO 18 A/B); Creamy Yellow (YO 19 D); Red/Pink (R 46 D).

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

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

BLOOM:- (9-12 cm) (4-5 in). Medium/light texture, partly overlapped, wavy, almost flat, regular single, 1-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A); staminal column Red/Pink (R 47 C); centre Deep Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); overlaid veins Deep Pink/Red (R 52 C/D); on main colour Bright Red (R 44 B/A). Reverse, veined Gold (Y 12 C); Bright Red (R 44 A); Light Cardinal Red at base (R 53 D).

BUSH:- Medium/tall, upright, bushy when pruned heavily, otherwise woody at base, very fast grower on own roots.

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, medium size, heavy texture, glossy, slightly incurved, deltoid/reniform, acuminate, prominent veins.

Footnote:- Name H. Camdenii was derived from the town Camden, N.S.W, where it was first grown for John Macarthur by his gardener.

ROSE HILL SPECIAL. Double/Semi- Double. Nei Hibiscus Farm. H. U.S.A.

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads when present Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column top portion Deep Gold (YO 21 C); bottom portion and eye zone Blood Red/Currant Red (R 46 A)/(R 47 A); suffused area Deep Rose (R 54 A); overlaid veins Rose (R 54 C); outer petals and top portion of bloom Brick Red (OR 34 C)/(OR 35 A). Reverse, veined Buttercup Yellow (YO 16 B/C); White (W 155 C); Light Brick Red (OR 35 C); Deep Rose (R 54 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium size, medium texture, slightly incurved, cordate, acute, crenate.

ROSE SCOTT. Single.

BLOOM:- (13-15 cm) (5-6 in). Light texture, open bloom, recurved, windmill single, 1 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 A); staminal column Light Rose Red (R 52 A); eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A) and White (W 155 D); main colour Rose Red (RP 58 B). Reverse Rich Rose Red (RP 61 D) and Cream (YW 158 B/C).

BUSH:- Very tall, upright, caney, slightly woody, very fast grower on own roots.

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

ROSS ESTEY. Single. Ross Gast. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Ecstasy in Australia) Parentage:- (Glorius-4 x Hawaiiana)

BLOOM:- (18-20 cm) (7-8 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, 2-3 day flower, prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Deep Red (R 45 B); staminal column Claret Rose (R 50 B); eye zone Rose Red/Rose (R 52 A/B), merging to Rose Pink (RP 52 C); outer petals Buff Orange (O 25 C). Reverse Yellow Orange (YO 16 C); Dawn Pink (R 49 B); Apricot (O 28 D).

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

LEAF:- Dark Green colour, extra large size, heavy texture, very glossy, slightly recurved tip, cordate, acuminate, crenate.

ROSY FUTURE. Single. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

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

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads almost Black Red (GP 187 B); stamina] column Dull Rose (R 47 D/C); eye zone Light Cardinal Red/Cardinal Red (R 53 C/B/A); halo Chrysanthemum Crimson (GP 185 B); overlaid veins Light Lavender Pink (R 56 A/B/C); on main colours Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); outer edge of petals Jasper Red (R 39 A) and Empire Rose (R 48 A). Reverse, veined Golden Yellow (YO 14 C); Brick Red (OR 35 A/B): Creamy Lemon (Y 11 D); Flamingo Pink (R 55 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium/Light Green colour, medium/large size, medium texture, dull, cordate/reniform, acute, slightly dentate/rest entire, prominent veins.

ROSY O'GRADY. Single. L. Quinn. QLD. AUST. Parentage:- (Surf Rider x Harold Holt)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Tangerine (R 40 B); staminal column Rose (R 47 D); large centre rich sheeny Burgundy Red (GP 187 B); overlaid veins to three quarters of petals and tufts White (W 155 A); main colours Rich Rose Pink (R 55 A); outer edge of petals Bright Red (R 44 D/C). Reverse Light Apricot (O 29 B/C); Gold (YO 16 A); White (W 155 C); Rosy Lavender (RP 73 B).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, medium/large size, heavy texture, slightly cupped, cordate/elliptic, acute, slightly crenate, rest entire, prominent veins.

ROYAL ROSE. Single. AUST. Parentage:- (Ruffled Giant x Mrs Tomkins)

BLOOM:- (15-18 cm) (6-7 in). Medium texture, slightly recurved early in the day, then flat, regular single, 1-2-day flower, prolific bloomer, sun or part shade tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured, stigma pads Bright Orange (OR 33 A); staminal column Lemon Yellow (Y 4 C); eye zone light Lemon (Y 4 D); merging to Mid Pink (R 54 D); to Orange on outer petals (O 24 C). Reverse Pink (R 56 B); Light Orange (YO 16 D).

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

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

ROY von STIEGLITZ. Single. Roy von Stieglitz. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (21-25 cm) (8-10 in). Medium texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, slightly tufted, crepey, almost flat, cartwheel single, 1-2-day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Tri-coloured; stigma pads Blood Red (R 46 A), staminal column and eye zone bright sheeny Deep Red (R 45 A); pronounced overlaid radiating veins Light Cardinal Red (R 53 D); main colour Cardinal Red (R 53 B). Reverse sheeny Bright Red (R 45 C); small section veined Light Orange (YO 23 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, large/extra large size, heavy/medium texture, dull, almost flat, cordate, acuminate/acute, crenate, prominent veins.

RUBY BROWN. Single. August Miller. H. U.S.A.

BLOOM:- (20-25 cm) (8-10 in). Heavy texture, fully overlapped, slightly ruffled, tufted, flat, cartwheel single, occasional petaloid on staminal column, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads Deep Orange (O 28 A); staminal column Empire Rose (R 48 C); radiating eye zone Cardinal Red (R 53 A); surrounded by Light Lavender Pink with veins (R 56 C); main colours Light Brown (GO 165 C), to Saffron Yellow (YO 21 C), to Deep Orange on outer petals (OR 33 B); main colour fades to Brown on second day. Reverse Deep Lemon Yellow (Y 12 B); Light Lemon Yellow (Y 10 B).

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

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

RUFFLED GIANT. Single. U.S.A. (Incorrectly known as Cameo Queen in Australia)

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

COLOUR:- Quadri-coloured; stigma pads Yellow Orange (YO 23 A); staminal column Creamy Lemon (Y 11 C); very small eye zone Rose Pink (R 52 C); main colours very Pale Lemon (Y 4 D); outer petals Soft Lemon/Deep Lemon (Y 4 C)/(Y 7 D). Reverse Lemon (Y 9 C); very Pale Lemon (Y 4 D).

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

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

RUSTY. Semi-Double. S. E. Beard. QLD. AUST.

BLOOM:- (20-23 cm) (8-9 in). Medium/heavy texture, overlapped, ruffled, highly tufted, almost flat, regular, semi-double, 2 day flower, very prolific bloomer, sun tolerant.

COLOUR:- Quinary-coloured; stigma pads when present Cardinal Red (R 53 A); staminal column and large eye zone Rose/Rosy Cyclamen (RP 63 C/B); overlaid veins Rose (RP 63 C/D); main colours Brick Red (R 47 A); small section on outer edge of petals Rusty Red (R 42 B); some small spots of Light Lemon appearing (Y 10 D); top portion of bloom same as base petal colours. Reverse, veined Lemon (Y 1 0 A/B/C); Brick Red (R 47 A),- Rose at base (RP 63 C).

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

LEAF:- Medium Green colour, extra large size, heavy texture, ordinary gloss, almost flat, cordate/orbiculate/slightly reniform, acute, large crenate, prominent veins.