
1947 IVY GERANIUM PREVIEW 
Among the 1942 Schmidt Ivy Geranium seedlings appeared this promising variety we have 
named “JESTER.” It will be introduced for its free flowering habit and interesting coloring. A good pot 
plant variety. 
Remember, the name's “JESTER.” 
Then, too, one of the best varieties we've ever seen in geraniums. It is a beautiful bright pink 
Alliance, and so to identify it until the correct name is found we are calling it “PINK ALLIANCE.” 
A marvelous bedding and pot plant variety. For 1947. 
CACTUS GERANIUMS 
This year we offer but two of the cactus and none of the scented group. However, the two de- 
scribed below are generally considered to be the finest of their type—easily grown and free blooming. 
PRICE: From 2¥2 or 3 inch pots, each 50c; 4 inch pots 75c, no dozen rate. 
PELARGONIUM ECHINATUM — Known as the PELARGONIUM STAPELTONI—In habit of 
Cactus Geranium because of its spiny stipules 
and as Sweetheart Geranium for the red heart- 
shaped spot formed on the two top petals of the 
otherwise pure white flowers. Easily grown, 
long season of bloom primarily in Winter and 
Spring. Keep rather dry when the leaves drop 
during the plant’s dormant period in Summer. 
Fine for pot culture. 
growth, including dormant period, and freedom 
of bloom this resembles the foregoing P. echi- 
natum. However, P. Stapeltoni has handsome 
silvery-gray-green leaves and the flowers are 
rose magenta, with deep red spots in all petals. 
A well established pot plant in bloom makes 
a grand showing. 
PELARGONIUM, GERANIUM CULTURE 
We are pleased to be able to announce the publication of a modern book on the indoor and out- 
door culture of Garden, Lady Washington, Colored-leaved, Scented-leaved, Ivy, Climbing and Cactus 
geraniums. This beautifully illustrated work includes chapters covering all phases of raising gera- 
niums, in the East and West, from seeds and cuttings to specimen plants for house, glasshouse and 
garden. It covers watering, fertilizing, insect and disease control; soils, potting and planting; up-to- 
date lists of names of all classes and sources of supply, etc., with separately described cultural prac- 
tices for mild sections such as California. 
Miss Helen Van Pelt Wilson, nationally known author of horticultural books, deserves a great 
big hand for bringing us this long awaited book on Geraniums, Pelargoniums. 
Order direct from us. The publisher informs us that the book will be out on April first. If you order 
now (Feb.-Mar.) we will forward your copy as soon as the first books arrive in April. After that date— 
immediate delivery. Ask for: 
GERANIUMS, PELARGONIUMS, by Helen Van Pelt Wilson, $2.75 
AMERICAN PELARGONIUM SOCIETY 
After having suspended activities for the duration of the war, the American Pelargonium Society 
will resume activities in April, 1946. 
The A.P.S. holds meetings and issues official Bulletins, covering all that is of interest in culture, 
varieties and nomenclature of Garden, Lady Washington, Ivy, Scented and Species Geraniums. 
A postal card or letter with your name and address will bring you an application blank and 
sample Bulletin. No obligation. Address: Secretary, American Pelargonium Society, 308 Chestnut Ave., 
Palo Alto, California. 
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