GARDEN GERANIUMS 
Also known as Zonal, Fish, Horseshoe or Common Geranium, botanically as 
Pelargonium hortorum (P. zonale) 
ABOUT COLOR PHASES 
It is, of course, generally known that many varieties of garden geraniums grow and bloom well 
in full sun and not only hold their color, but in some instances have it intensified. Most of the red, 
orange, rose and strong pinks belong to this class. 
However, it is not generally known that geraniums of certain colors should be placed in partial 
shade (not full shade—they must have some sunny hours) to get the best out of flower size and color. 
Practically all the ones of apricot, salmon, coral, blush, orchid or other delicate color, or the varieties 
tinted or flushed with such a color—all of these are far superior in a location where they are partly 
shaded, such as in the filtered sunlight through high-branched trees, in lath houses, etc. Consider, 
too, that geraniums are “long day’ plants. They love the LONG, warm daylight of the sunny 
seasons. In the SHORT, dark and wet months the coloring of many garden geraniums is not like 
that of summer. Such fine varieties as Dawnflush, Emile Zole and Honeymoon change from being 
almost unrecognizable during the short, dark days to the beautiful soft colored flowers of longer 
and warmer days. 
1947 INTRODUCTIONS 
This year we are introducing three excellent new geraniums. They were selected from the many 
fine Schmidt seedlings grown here at our nursery, and we believe you will find them to be the finest 
set of new introductions we have ever disseminated. Each one will add new interest to your col- 
lection. 
PRICE: Strong plants in 242" pots $1.00 each, the set of three 1947 Novelties for $2.75. 
ECSTASY (Schmidt)—Single, white with palest bels. Also best in part shade. Entirely distinct 
blush undertone, softest apricot pink “halo” coloring, and Lady of Spain received much 
around white center. Large, round flower with favorable comment whenever exhibited by us 
broad overlapping petals. Unfolding buds like in 1946. 
tiny rose buds. Despite the delicate coloring it 
is a fairly weather-resistant flower. Best LULLABY (Schmidt)—Fluffy double, apricot-sal- 
flowers and coloring in part shade during the mon tones. Coloring varies with the season and 
warm season. Strong grower, very free flower- exposure, best coloring during the long, warm 
ing. Our most distinctive geranium introduction days in partial shade. Then it could be called 
to date. a double Emile Zola (or double Mrs. Hawley). 
Medium large flowers, free blooming. Strong, 
stocky growth, fine foliage. A good pot plant 
and the first fluffy double in the salmon color 
LADY OF SPAIN (Schmidt)—Single, an unusually 
attractive shade of soft coral pink, with a white 
throat, the base part of the top petals being 
near-white, reverse of petals silvery white. range. See pages 192 and 153 of book ‘’Gera- 
Strong, upright grower, free flowering. Large, niums-Pelargoniums,’ by Helen Van Pelt Wil- 
bold flowers in long-stalked, good sized um- son, about Lullaby. 
GENERAL COLLECTION 
Because of shortage of available stock, we are this year listing only a limited number of varieties, 
with the briefest descriptions. If you desire any varieties not listed below, please let us have your 
list. We can supply practically all geraniums in general trade. 
PRICES: Except where priced otherwise, 35¢ each in 212” pots, the recommended shipping size. 
4'' pot plants and larger specimens are available at the nursery, priced according to size. 
ADVANCE — Single, pale salmon pink. Free ANNA BLUEDORN — Double, cerise red, large 
flowering pot plant. 50c. flowers. 
ALEXIAN BEAUTY—Double deep red. BEAUTY OF CHATSWORTH (syn. California)— 
Single, cerise-carmine, top two petals flushed 
ALICE LEMON—Single, pale salmon pink, darker scarlet. Large round flowers, free blooming. 
in center, almost white near pink edging. 50c. 
BERKELEY BRILLIANT — Single, deep red. Up- | 
ALICE OF VINCENNES—Single, large white cen- right grower, very large flowers. 
ter, rest shading through carmine rose to scar- 
let at the edges. Varies considerably. BERKELEY RASPBERRY—Single, bright crimson, 
orange undertone. Vigo d free fl ing. 
ALPHONSE RICARD—Semi-double, light scarlet. 7 MCAS S SN asste asl e TeNa gs) 80 93) 
Vigorous grower, very large flowers in large BETTER TIMES—Double, bright deep red. Com- 
umbels. pact grower, free flowering. Fine pot plant. 
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