GENERAL INFORMATION 
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Plan of Descriptions 
The descriptions of the Flowering Geraniums follow a 
regular sequence; single or double, color, flower size and 
form, plant habit, other comments. Flower size and form, 
and plant habit are omitted if they are about average. 
Flower size always refers to the individual flowers, not 
the cluster (umbel). 
Cluster size varies greatly with cultural conditions. It is 
mentioned in some cases. If not mentioned, it can be 
assumed to be average. 
Lasting quality of the single flowered geraniums depends 
to a large degree upon the presence or absence of honey 
bees. Where many bees visit the flowers, many of the 
single flowered varieties last rather poorly. When lasting 
quality is mentioned in the descriptions, it refers to the 
performance of the variety in a garden where bees regu- 
larly visit the flowers. In many city and suburban gar- 
dens there are few bees, and almost all of the single 
flowered geraniums can be expected to last satisfactorily. 
The semi-double and double flowered varieties are 
scarcely affected by bees, and all last very well. 
Geraniums are noted for free flowering. When not men- 
tioned in the description, the variety can be assumed to 
be an average, free flowering geranium. 
The descriptions of bushy, compact, small, or slow grow- 
ing varieties often include a recommendation of the 
varieties as pot plants, since they are mostly very florif- 
erous, and can be maintained as small plants for a con- 
siderable time. All geraniums can be used successfully 
for pot plants, but, of course, the stronger varieties will 
sooner outgrow a small pot and a small place. 
Color Descriptions 
Color descriptions are always difficult. Even a common 
color term such as “scarlet’’ does not convey the same 
color image to everyone. Many color terms are used so 
indiscriminately that they have no meaning at all, unless 
referred to some color standard. In this catalog, the 
color descriptions are limited to a comparatively few, 
rather general color terms. I have tried to use these 
terms accurately and consistently. In numerous instances, 
comparisons are made between similar varieties. I be- 
lieve that, at least in most cases, these descriptions will 
convey an accurate impression of the general coloring of 
each variety. I regret that they do not convey much idea 
of the delicate gradations and differences of quality, but 
I am not sure that this could be done, even if space 
permitted. 
Variety Names 
All plants are individually labeled with the variety name, 
except for a few, so far, unidentified varieties, which are 
numbered. Every effort has been made to insure that 
these names are correct. However, there is disagreement 
and uncertainty about the naming of some of the gerani- 
ums, and no one can be sure that they are all true to the 
original types which bore the names. For this reason, I 
can only guarantee that all plants will be true to the names 
and descriptions given in this catalog. 
