RHAPSODY—This 1946 introduction has large 
umbels of bold flowers in an attention-attract- 
ing color combination of salmon-flushed pink, 
light center, and velvety crimson in top petals; 
all petals waved and fluted. Upright grower. 
Finest tri-color variety. 2¥2"’ pots 75c. 
RITA LONG (Cassidy)—We offer this variety for 
the remarkable coloring. Much like John Win- 
termute in growth and somewhat in flower, 
but even richer coloring. A novelty pelargo- 
nium, particularly fine in partial shade or 
under glass. 75c. 
ROSE MARIE—A pink sport of Marie Vogel. Very 
large flowers freely produced on large umbels. 
Highly recommended. 
ROYAL ROBE—Color pattern same as that of 
Harriette, but Royal Robe is a taller grower, 
has larger flowers of lighter coloring and a 
distinct orchid border edging the petals. Highly 
regarded in southern California. 75c. 
SAINT FRANCIS—White, lilac undertone, lower 
petals heavily veined crimson and spotted red; 
top petals with veins and large velvety black- 
ish-red spot. Tall, strong grower, large flowers. 
Novel color pattern. 50c. 
SALMON QUEEN — The well-known delicately 
colored light salmon. Rather tall; medium sized 
flowers, blooms freely and long lasting. 
SALMON SPLENDOR—Salmon, with an apricot 
undertone.» Large round flowers, petal margins 
waved. Bushy growth, free blooming. This 
1946 introduction is best described as a larger, 
“pinker’’ toned Grossmama Fischer. Particu- 
larly handsome under glass or in part shade. 
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SCHONE ILLA (syn. Shon Illa)—Lower petals a 
distinctive shade of shell pink, orchid under- 
tone, small red stripes at base; top ones veined 
and blotched deep crimson and rose red. 
Bushy grower, large umbels, ruffled medium- 
large flowers. 
SHANGRI LA—Larger flowers and deeper col- 
ored than Salmon Queen. Medium grower. 
Fine new coral-salmon-pink toned variety. 50c. 
STARDUST—FPalest lilac of a shimmering, frosty 
quality. Top petals heavily veined rose violet 
from base to medium-sized blotch of deepest 
velvety violet, flushed rose. Bushy grower, free 
flowering. A 1946 introduction, with Rhododen- 
dron-like umbels of very large flowers, spe- 
cially fine under glass or in part shade. 22 
pots 75c. 
SUE JARRETT—Pink, shaded salmon, all petals 
marked with lines and a center spot, top petals 
almost covered with velvety dark-maroon 
blotches. Varies as to coloring. Bushy grower, 
very large flowers. Good bedding and pot 
plant variety. 
TANGERINE (Brown)—Deep salmon pink, with a 
faint orange sheen when first opening; two 
top petals veined deepest red from base to 
medium blotch of dark velvety brown, flushed 
orange. Medium umbels, large flowers, free 
blooming. Vigorous grower, fine garden va- 
riety. 50c. 
VIDA BURKE (Cassidy)—Lower petals rosy pink 
with deeper mark down center, upper petals 
heavily veined from base to velvety brown- 
black blotch, rest.deep rose pink, flushed or- 
ange. Large flowers. 50c. 
ZANOBIA—Orange red, top petals veined at 
base and have a center of velvety crimson, 
lighter towards edges. Good grower, medium 
large flowers, petals curled and waved. 
Highly colored variety. 
OTHER GOOD LADY WASHINGTON VARIETIES we generally carry in stock include: Alabama, 
Alameda; Amapola 50c; April $1.50; Azalea, Baby, Bertha Wagner, Betty Lee Schatz; Bridesmaid 
50c; Carmine Queen, Cassandra, Chicago Market, Dainty Lady, Dark Mabel; Daydream $1.00: 
Delight, Duchess of Westminster, Earl Watterson, Edith North; Elvira Varley 50c; Fairy Queen $1.00; 
Faiss Triumph, Felicie Hammons, Flaming Youth, Flora Belle Clouse; Frances Sara Thompson 50c; 
Gerry Jarrett; Glory de Paris 50c; Haile Selassie; Helen Beebe 50c; Helen Palmer, Ida Henley, Impr. 
Wolfgang Goethe; Indian Dawn $1.00; James Topfer, Jarrett’'s Beauty; Jessie Jarrett 50c; Joyce, Kay, 
Lady Gay, Lowell, Lucille Klutts; Masquerade 75c; Mabel, Mahogany; Martha DuBois 75c; McKay 
No. 2, Moonbeam, Mount Peli, Mrs. Childs; Mrs. Hugh Evans 50c; Neal Warren, Nitida, Olympic; 
Orange Prince 50c; Orchid Glory; Patty Hurst 50c; Pauline Schroeter; Pink Charm $1.50; Pinky, 
Princess Maud; Purity 50c; Red Cross 50c; Richard Diener, Rose Petals, Ruth Eleanore, Ruth McAfee; 
S. A. Breen 50c; San Mateo, Santa Monica, Spring Magic, Sunset Magazine; Tunisia 50c: Valentine 
Girl $1.00; Vera N. Watt, Wolfgang Goethe, and others. 
PRICE for all of the above is 35c each, 242" pots, except where otherwise noted. 
WRITE US ABOUT ANY VARIETY NOT LISTED—we may have it in stock. 
1948 PREVIEW 
We should like to acquaint you with the names of the two outstanding Schmidt varieties we 
are introducing in the spring of 1948: 
ALICE EASTWOOD ... 
PRAIRIE FIRE 
Loveliest clear rosy pink. 
Cah A sh Remarkable flame-like coloring. 
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