Pp elargoniums 
Lady Washington Geraniums 
We offer 32 new varieties of Pelargoniums this year—the choice selections from hundreds 
of our crosses in the last 2 years. 
We have actually “‘lived’’ with these beauties at our growing grounds so that you may 
add rich, new brilliant hues to your collection. 
increased interest and charm to your garden. 
These new colors and new types will bring 
Because we specialize in Pelargoniums, we can offer one of the largest collections of the 
finest varieties. 
This year we have discarded many of the older types and are keeping only 
varieties that either have become favorites at many flower shows or have been most admired 
by visitors at our gardens. 
In the following descriptions, we try to give you a picture of the natural, colorful beauty 
of our Pelargoniums as they appear in our gardens. 

NEW VARIETIES FOR 1950 
Horner’s Introductions 
Strong well-established plants in 2/2 inch pots, 50c each, except*where otherwise noted. 
For prices of larger plants, see back page. 
ALADDIN—Vivid orange red. Upper petals 
large velvety black red blotches, lower 
petals no markings. Frilled edges. Large 
umbels. Very colorful and free flowering. 
ALOHA—Dark wine red. Upper petals deep 
wine red, all petals have black velvety 
blotches. Extremely attractive red, long 
heavy bloomer, medium size bushy plant. 
BLACK PRINCE—Black; very velvety. Shows 
a slight dark wine undertone edging each 
petal, particularly dark at throat. Petals 
waved and curled. Strong bushy upright 
grower with strong stems that hold the 
large umbels upright. Heavy long bloomer. 
The darkest of pelargoniums. Best in par- 
tial shade. 75c each. 
BLOSSOMTIME—White. Flushed delicate 
pink. Upper petals medium sized dark red 
blotches, flushed red, veined. Lower petals 
no markings. Extremely large umbels of 
very ruffled large flowers. 75c each. 
BRILLIANTINO—Orange red. Upper petals 
medium sized brown red blotches, flushed 
red. Lower petals small brownish blotches. 
Very colorful and fine bloomer. 
CARMINE RED—Carmine. Upper petals med- 
ium sized red blotches. Lower petals pen- 
cilling. Slightly ruffled. Colorful. 
CONTRAST — Pink. Upper petals medium 
sized dark red blotches, flushed red. Lower 
petals pink with slight lavender undertone, 
no markings. Large ruffled flowers, free 
bloomer. 
CORONADO—Cerise Pink. Upper petals 
medium sized dark red blotches. Lower 
petals no markings. White center. Ruffled 
in a different manner and a startlingly 
beautiful variety. Upright bushy grower, 
large umbels, free flowering. 75c each. 
CORONET — Salmon. Upper petals medium 
sized dark red blotches. Lower petals slight 
pencilling. Large umbels, extremely ruffled. 
75c each. 
EVENING—Lavender. Upper petals medium 
sized dark violet blotches, veining. Lower 
petals no markings. Has a large white 
center. Frilled. Tall bushy grower. 
FIERY EMBERS—Black. Upper petals red 
border surrounding each petal. Lower petals 
red overlaid with black, feathering. Re- 
markable flame - like coloring. Medium 
bushy grower. Very different. 75c each. 
FLYING COLORS—Grape red. Upper petals 
large violet blotches, rose flushed, white 
rim. Lower petals white, with medium sized 
violet red flushed blotches. Extra large 
frilled flowers. 
GOLDILOCKS—Light golden apricot. Upper 
petals small dark blotches, feathering. 
Lower petals no markings. Frilled. Medium 
bushy plant. We had a few plants last 
year, they sold on sight. We believe this 
is the only pelargonium having this soft 
color, the nearest to yellow. 
HARMON Y—Palest pink. Upper petals med- 
ium sized dark red blotches, flushed and 
veined crimson, lower petals no markings. 
Immense umbels of large beautiful flowers. 
HAWAIIAN—Violet purple. All petals large 
black blotches with all edges lavender. 
Very frilled. Large bushy plant. 
JULIET—White slightly flushed pink. Upper 
petals Indian red to black feathering. 
Lower petals slight red pencilling. Large 
ruffled flowers in large umbels. Most 
distinct and attractive. 75c each. 
LACY FRILLS—Rose pink, flushed salmon. 
Upper petals small dark red _ blotches, 
feathering. Lower petals no markings. Light 
center tinged blush lavender. Undoubtedly 
the frilliest pelargonium which character- 
istic makes this variety outstanding. Low 
grower. A good pot variety. 75c each. 
NORTH STAR—White tinged with palest 
lavender. Upper petals medium sized black 
blotches surrounded with a violet flush. 
Lower petals no markings. Extremely large 
frilled flowers. Medium bushy plant. 
