CHINA ROSE— Deep “smoky” cerise rose- 
red, near-white at throat, deep red veining 
and small spot in lower petals. Top petals 
heavily veined from base to large velvety 
brown-black blotch. Large flower, distinc- 
tive coloring. 
CITY OF OAKLAND—Large glistening white, 
top petals with medium rose-violet blotch. 
Strong grower, large umbels. 
CONGO—All petals veined black, maroon 
black center, and rose-violet flush toward 
lilac border. Early and long-blooming. 
CONSPICUOUS — Shining oxblood or 
wine red, elongated black spot in lower 
petals, more veining and blotch in top 
petals; waved petals edged with a black 
hair-line. Very large flowers, floriferous. 
Well named, as CONSPICUOUS is one 
of the showiest and most distinct varie- 
ties to be introduced in years. We 
highly recommend this’ outstanding 
new variety. 5 plants each 60c; 10 
plants each 45ce; 25 or more each 35c; 
100 or more each 930c. 
COVER GIRL— Soft pink, white throat, 
deeper top petals. Very free flowering with 
beautifully ruffled flowers. 
DARK SPRINGTIME—A deeper rose-red color 
than the well-known Springtime, otherwise 
identical. 
DISCOVERY—Light orchid pink, top petals 
heavily blotched, all petals waved. Tall, 
strong grower featuring large umbels of 
large flowers. 
DUCHESS OF KENT—Although rather a tall 
grower, the ruffled white flowers make 
this a perennial favorite. 
EMPRESS OF RUSSIA—Rose maroon, each 
petal with very dark center and narrow 
white margin. Color varies considerably. 
Tall grower, and although an old variety it 
is so different that each year the demand 
exceeds the supply. 
FAISS TRIUMPH—Well known rosy pink, 
large umbels, nicely ruffled flowers. 
FLAME — Finest “orange,’’ good medium 
growth, long blooming season. 
GARDENER’S JOY — White, flushed palest 
blush, top petals with dark red-brown 
blotch surrounded by rose. Upright, bushy 
grower, with large umbels of very large 
flowers. Tops. 
GAY NINETIES (Schmidt)—Glistening white, 
small rosy spot in lower petals, top petals 
heavily veined, with a large center blotch 
of glowing raspberry rose. Large round 
flower, all petals waved, free flowering. 
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GOLDILOCKS — Golden apricot with an 
orange flush. Rather tall grower, beautiful 
soft coloring. 
GRACE ARMSTRONG — Glistening white 
with large, round, ruffled flowers. Very 
fine. 
GRAND SLAM (Schmidt) —Rosy red, 
slight salmon undertone; top petals with 
velvety red-brown spot, flushed salmon 
to petal edges. Handsome umbels of 
large flowers with heavily waved pet- 
als. Moderate growth, a grand bedding 
and pot plant variety. Most nurseries 
report being sold out early in 1950 and 
again early in 1951. Grand Slam will be 
a big seller in 1952—place your order 
at once. 5 plants, each 60c; 10 plants, 
each 45c; 25 or more, each 35c; 100 or 
more, each 30c. 
GROSSMAMA FISCHER— Standard deep 
salmon, compact habit. Tops. 
HARRIETTE—All petals crimson and maroon 
black. Low bushy grower, medium sized 
flowers, early and long blooming. An out- 
standing pot plant variety. 
HEARTBEAT—Somewhat deeper than Dark 
Springtime, otherwise identical. Very good. 
IRENE RITCHIE — Light salmon pink, top 
petals heavily flushed orange-salmon. Tall 
grower, large flower. 
JOHN WINTERMUTE—While a rank grower, 
nothing beats the beautiful deep rasp- 
berry-rose and red flowers. 
JOSEPHINE — Light rosy pink with large 
white center, reverse of petals white. All 
petals waved, very free flowering and an 
early bloomer. 
JUNGLE NIGHT — Reddish buds darken to 
black, and open to large flowers of deep- 
est maroon, overlaid velvety black. Petals 
waved and curled. Upright grower, large 
light green leaves, long blooming season. 
The largest flower of the new “black” va- 
rieties. 
LAVENDER QUEEN—Standard lavender, with 
darker spots in each petal. 
LITTLE RASCAL (Schmidt)—Pansy Pelargo- 
nium; pale lilac with dark blotch. Blooms 
early and in greatest profusion. Good pot 
plant. 
LOWELL—Bright red with black blotches. 
LUCY ANN LESLIE—Lovely pink with crim- 
son blotch. Large flowers. 
LUCY BECKER—Light pink, each petal with 
small dark blotch. Compact habit, long 
blooming, very good pot plant. 
