PELARGONIUMS 
Pelargoniums are a favorite for April, May and June sales. This colorful plant is available in many 
colors and varieties. 

For large plants for Easter, Mothers’ Day, and Memorial Day sales, we recommend purchasing two inch 
plants during the previous spring or early summer. Pelargoniums grow much faster than geraniums after 
they are established in pots, but make fewer cuttings, and are more difficult to root. 
In the spring, put three 3 inch plants in a 6 inch three-quarter pot to make a large symmetrical plant. 
The 2 inch and 4 inch sizes can be used in the same Manner. ‘This method will save express on larger plants. 
We recommend this method especially for florists who cannot give time and space in the greenhouse for 
several months prior to sale. 
The 30 varieties listed below have been selected by us during the past 35 years as the better varieties in 
each color range. 
AZALEA: Rosy red. Free bloomer and very large flowers and clusters. Two upper petals darker with blotches, lower petals 
lighter colored. Strong grower and very popular. 
BEVERLY HILLS: Amaranth pink. Similar to German Glory with slightly larger flower. Eariy bloomer and good grower. 
DPIENER-S-GEANE. Deep pink and rich color. Large flower. Excellent variety. 
EASTER GREETING: Flowers a bright red, each petal marked with a large black blotch. Variety remarkable because of its 
long blooming season, beginning in March. 
EDITH CAVELL: Striking color, white with maroon eyes. Large flower. Free early bloomer. 
EDITH NORTH: Color salmon pink, shaded deeper on upper petals, blotches dark brown. It is a very vigorous grower, hold- 
ing its trusses of flowers well above the foliage. 
FASS —FREEMeH «Light rose pink with white throat. Extra large crimped flowers and compact grower. Beautiful color 
and very early, beginning to bloom in March. 
GARDENER’S JOY: White with blotches of deep brown. Large clusters of flowers and beautiful foliage. Same as “Mother”. 
GERMAN GLORY: Large clusters of amaranth pink flowers. Robust growth and makes a splendidly shaped plant. 
GIANT VENUS: Salmon. Early blooming. Similar to Swabian Maid but richer color and larger flowers. 
GROSSMAMA FISCHER: Rich clear salmon color. Large ruffled flowers with dark blotches. Vigorous upright grower. 
Early bloomer. Excellent variety. 
KARMINKOENIGIN: Cerise or carmine red with dark blotches. Dwarf compact habit with heavy foliage. Blooms large and 
slightly ruffled. Excellent early variety. . 
LAVENDER QUEEN: Beautiful lavender color with large head of bloom. Long flowering period. Probably most popular 
lavender. 
LOIS MACKAY: Tyrian pink. Small flower and splendid grower. 
LUCY BECKER: Sport of Easter Greeting and is like it in everything but color, which is a pleasing rosy pink. A very free 
bloomer and a grand variety. 
MACKAY NO. 2: Dark salmon color, similar to Edith North but slightly larger florets. Very good. 
MACKAY NO. 10: White tinged with pink., One of the best white varieties. 
MACKAY NO. 12: Light lavender with reddish blotches on two upper petals. Good strong growing variety. 
MACKENSEN: Color of flower a fiery rose pink with immense clusters and very pure color without blotches. Upright grower 
and a very beautiful early blooming variety. 
MARIE VOGEL: Red, shaded with salmon, with dark blotches on upper petals. Upright grower. Flowers very large, slightly 
waved. Free bloomer. Long period of bloom and very early. Most popular red variety. 
MRS. F. BACHLER: Deep rose-red. Similar to Easter Greeting except better shape and darker, richer color. Makes quick, 
strong growth. 
MRS. LAYAL: True pansy pelargonium. Coloring is white, dark purple, black, etc. Begins blooming early in March. One of 
the best early varieties. 
MRS. MARY BARD: Pure white with light pink veinings. Compact grower. 
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