1943 Introductions by T. M. Monmonier 
EPIPHYLLUM HYBRIDS — Deutsche Kaiserin Hybrids 
Small Plants only........ $1.00 each 
Small Basket Types 
BAMBI — Nearly all purple ‘Deutsche 
Kaiserin 3” exquisitely formed, trumpet 
shaped, inner petals, outermost, long slen- 
der and pointed. Plant growth larger than 
the Deutsche Kaiserin, but retains its bas- 
ket habit. 
BALLERINA (Dancer) — Light salmony- 
pink, full petalled inner trumpet shaped 
outermost petals recurred, very graceful. 
Plants are strong, fast growing. Stems 
slightly crenated and medium to small. 
GAY SENORITA—Clear all bright pink 
with a decided scarlet center, flowers are 
formed like the ‘‘Deutsche Kaiserin,” only 
slightly larger in size, full petalled. The 
plant retains the small growth of its parent. 
New Large Flowering Types 
BELLEZA (Beauty)—Largely coral-pink, 
with a deep terracotta center, 8 to 9-in., 
opens flat, broad rounding petals, 134-in. 
wide, crinkled edges, it has excellent car- 
riage. Plant stems are flat. 
BLONDINE—Luminous vivid orange with 
a slight violet edge. Petals medium width 
Collection of these 10_...... $9.50 
and pointed. 8-in. Opens nearly flat, firm 
texture. Plant has deeply crenated stems. 
GEN. DOUGLAS McARTHUR—Tanger- 
ine with a deeper shade in center. Color 
often found in fabrics as henna, 8 to 9-in., 
opens flat, has broad petals tapering to a 
point. Ruffly edges. Petals 134-in. wide. 
Plant growth flat. 
LILACTIME—Lilac, inner petals shading 
to a light violet. Sepals tannish color, 
broad pointed petals, wide open flowers. 
Plant has flat stems, slightly crenated. 9 
in. across. 
PACIFICA—Lovely salmony pink with a 
very small terra cotta edge. 9-in. Opens 
flat, broad rounding petals. Plant growth 
flat. 
PRINCE CHARMING—Deep blood red. 
8-in. Broad petals innermost very pointed 
and have a deep violet pin stripe edge. 
Opens wide, athough not flat. Plant stems 
flat and grows very well in a basket. 
WHITE GODDESS — Pure white, extra 
fine and different. Opens flat, broad petals 
poner into a point. Plant growth wavy and 
at. 
Our Introductions for 1941-42 
DEUTSCHE KAISERIN HYBRIDS 
FAIRY BELL — Graceful, bell-shaped 
flowers in deep fuchsia to purple, with a 
pencilled center stripe of maroon; at times 
flowers a solid purple. 214. Free-flowering 
and a sporadic bloomer. Plant stems flat 
and small. Limited stock. Small plants 75c. 
INFANTA—Scarlet red, corolla tubular, 
back petals flaring, 2 inches in diameter, 
plant growth small; compares favorably in 
form with pink Kaiserin. Free flowering. 
Small plants 60c. 
PETITE-ROSE—Rose red, wide funnel 
shaped flower; 215, plant growth small and 
deeply serrated. This variety has caused 
considerable sensation because of its pro- 
fuse bloom and lovely habit of growth. 
Small plants 60c; medium $2.00. 
BASKET TYPES 
Flowers 4 to 6 Inches in Diameter 
BO-PEEP—Deep red, with a center stripe 
and heavy border of vivid purple-cerise; 
opens nearly flat; free-flowering and often 
flowers out of season. 
This variety has attracted much attention 
because of its brilliance. Excellent as a 
corsage flower where a vivid color is de- 
sired. Listed in our 1941 catalog as Beau 
Peep. Small plants 60c; medium $1.50. 
DARDANELLA—Blood red, opens wide, 
with rounded petals and wavy edges. Plant 
growth broad and wavy with reddish tinge. 
The flowers greatly resemble those of hi- 
biscus, and the plant is distinctly of the 
basket type. Medium size flowers. Small 
plants 60c; medium $2.00; specimen $4.00. 
DAINTY LADY —A flower opening flat 
with broad pointed petals, diameter 3 to 4 
inches. The tints range from a delicate 
rose to cerise with contrasting vermilion 
sepals. The flower stem is short, which 
makes it an excellent subject for corsages. 
Plant growth slender. Small plant 50c; 
medium $1.50. 
MARINKA—Deep red, waxy texture, 3- 
in. flower. Because of its fine color and 
form we have used this variety for cor- 
sages. Small plant growth—excellent for 
hanging baskets. Small plants 60c; med- 
ium $1.50. 
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