1941 INTRODUCTIONS 
Grown from seeds of carefully hand-pollinated flowers, 
the following four 1941 novelties are the first Lady Washing- 
ton Geraniums originated by Wm. E. Schmidt at the Palo 
Alto Nursery. They are the result of many crosses of white 
and near-white varieties with other named ones, made in a 
screened hybridizing cage. Almost all of the seedlings, ex- 
cept those wanted for second generation work, were de- 
stroyed after blooming and only four plants selected for in- 
troduction. They were chosen for vigor, free flowering 
quality and attractive form and coloring of flowers. Each 
one is a variety of distinctive character and merits a place 
in your collection. 
These four novelties are offered in 2% inch pots at the 
very low introductory price of 60c each, any 3 for $1.50; the 
set of four varieties for $1.85. In 4 inch pots at 75c each, 
any 3 for $2.00; the set of four varieties for $2.50. 
BURLESQUE—Schmidt (Olympic X Duchess of Kent)— 
Rose pink from center to near edge of petals, narrow 
white edge, large white throat. Upper petals veined and 
slightly blotched deep violet. Tall, good foliage, large 
flowers, heavily waved and curled petals. 
CRUSADER—Schmidt (Gardener’s Joy X Mrs. Harrison) 
—White, faintest pink blush; lower petals sharply pen- 
ciled deep crimson, upper petals veined and blotched deep 
crimson. All markings clear-cut. Medium low, good foli- 
age, large flowers, all petals waved. Could be described as 
a refined Gardener’s Joy. 
MARDI GRAS—Schmidt (Duchess of Kent X Gardener’s 
Joy) — White, lower petals with narrow stripe and 
feathered from base to center violet-rose; upper petals 
striped from base to near top and blotched violet-rose. 
Vigorous, blooms freely, large flowers. 
SWEET SIXTEEN—Schmidt (Duchess of Kent X Gard- 
ener’s Joy)—Lower petals white, flushed blush, slightly 
penciled red near base; upper petals same ground color, 
heavily veined and blotched deep crimson, surrounded by 
strawberry pink. Tall; large flower, all petals waved 
and ruffled. 
GENERAL COLLECTION 
For quantity prices please see page 2. 
Wherever the price for plants in 2%% inch pots is 35c, 
the 4 inch pots are 50c. Except where otherwise noted, all 
2% inch pots are 25c each, 4 inch pots 35c each. 
AMANDA (syn. Scarlet Beauty, Scarlet)—Closely resem- 
bles Zanobia, but Amanda has the lower petals less marked 
and of a brighter orange red; upper petals deeper, almost 
black in center with deep crimson edge. One of the most 
highly colored. New low price 2% inch pots 35c; 4 inch 
pots 50c. 
ANITA (syn. Neptune)—Light pink, white center; upper 
petals with velvety maroon spots and veins. Popular. 
ANNA RUDLOFF (syn. Ethelyn, although Ethelyn is 
said to be another var.)—Deep red with orange sheen; 
lower petals lilac at base and edge, upper petals white 
at base, veined and small blotch crimson. A medium large 
round flower, waved petals, free flowering. An exception- 
ally showy color of distinct luminous quality. 
ANTOINETTE (syn. Chino)—Lower petals white, faintly 
flushed orchid; upper petals deep purple surrounded by 
violet rose, edged white. Medium flower, blooms freely. 
Remarkable color combination. 21% inch pots 35c; 4 inch 
pots 50c. 
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