Botanically, the species Geranium is a wild flower in the U.S. and other parts of 
the world. The cultivated “Geraniums” are mostly the species, Pelargonium of which 
our Lady Washingtons are but one group. 
Fancy Leaf Geraniums are a group of Zonal Geraniums having more vivid, more 
attractive or a greater contrast of colors in their foliage than the standard varieties. 
Distinction. Small, round leaf with toothed and crinkled edge. Dark zone near 
outer edge. Small red fls. Good compact pot plant. 75c. 
Happy Thought. Bright green leaves with large light yellow center with splashes of 
brown and orange. Faintly zoned. Vermilion fls. Healthy compact pot plant. 75c. 
Marechal MacMahon. Golden yellow-green leaves with red-brown zone toward center. 
Small scarlet fls. A colorful plant. 90c. 
Mrs. Wm. Languth. Silvery green leaves, bordered white. Cherry-red large fls. Best 
white leaved pot plant. 75c. 
Skies of Italy. Very fancy tri-color leaves, deeply. notched. Dark zone with crimson 
and orange. The green background has-a yellow edge. A strong grower. Keep it pot bound 
and cut back strong shoots to encourage short side growths. Light feedings of Spoonit 
intensify color. Vermilion fls. $1.10. 
Standard Zonal Geraniums. These have less fancy foliage but larger and nicer 
flowers than the Fancy Leaf Zonals. 
Better Times. Large round flowers, carmine and red in large clusters. The best seller 
in 1 95d-77 56. 
Kovalevski. A red that may possibly be described as pimento-red. Large round 
flowers in large clusters that are unusually attractive. Rare. 90c. 
Scented Leaf Geraniums are liked by many as pot plants or garden plants. 
Pelargonium crispum, Prince Rupert. Stiff, much crinkled, small leaves densely 
placed on an upright stem. Lemon scented. Very fine for pots or garden. 75c. 
P. denticulatum tomentosum. Denticulate leaves on an upright stem, scented pepper- 
mint. A pretty plant for pot or garden. 75c. 
P. fragrans. Small round grey leaves strongly scented nutmeg. Small white fls. 75¢ 
P. tomentosum. Gray green, prostrate plant with large velvety leaves shaped like grape 
leaves, scented peppermint. For outdoors in south or a hanging basket. 75c. 
Delivery is not made in very hot weather. When cool fall weather arrives, about Oct., 
we begin shipping. This way your plants will arrive in better condition. 
THE GESNERIA FAMILY — Gesneriaceae 
This family includes the following genera: Gloxinia, Saintpaulia, Episcia, Achimenes, 
Smithiantha, Corytholoma, Isoloma, Streptocarpus, Trichosporum, etc. Some of these 
are listed in our spring catalog. 
Gloxinias. We can usually offer a few that will be dormant and ready to ship by 
Oct. to Dec. Thus one can gain as much as two months time for early planting as cold 
weather usually interferes with shipping after Jan. 1. We can offer probably all the 
following var. for earlier shipment: Blanche de Meru, Emp. William, Emp. Frederick, 
Etoile de Feu, Mont Blanc, Prince Albert, Princess Elizabeth, Roi des Rouges, Tigrina, 
Violacea, Queen Wilhelmina. These were 35c var. in Spring catalog, but now are larger 
and you have the advantage of early delivery. Price now 50c ea. We also have the 
following in very recent new sorts: Frederick Benary (we find a few very fine deep 
violet colors in these besides the scarlet with white throat), Beacon, Crimson Glow, Swiss 
Emblem, Pointelle, and Rose Sensation. Price of these, $1.00. For culture directions and 
descriptions send 10c for Spring, 1951, cat., none for free. These are all straight prices, 
no dozen rates. Order early as we have few. If we are out of variety ordered we will send 
a substitute as near like it as we have. It is best if you name second choices. 
Local Customers in Los Angeles area. If you call we can sell you the potted plants 
now. These are in right soil and can be left in the same pot for next year. Some of our 
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