PELARGONIUMS 
(MARTHA WASHINGTON GERANIUMS) 
1954 INTRODUCTIONS 
CHERIE—Very ruffled flowers in clusters 
of 7 or 8, all facing upward to form a 
rather flat-topped cluster. Color is deli- 
cate pink with a pronounced strawberry 
red blotch in each petal. Compact growth 
and free flowering. A very attractive nov- 
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DAWN-—Not a 1954 introduction as a lim- 
ited number were sold in 1952. However, 
was withheld until this season to try to 
meet the unprecedented demand. Large 
clusters of very, very large flowers of deli- 
cate apricot pink. The flowers literally 
hide the foliage when in full bloom. Grows 
low and compact. This variety won first 
award for new plant introduction in the 
1952 California Spring Garden Show, where 
fanciers deemed it the “hit of the show.” 
No doubt will become the most popular of 
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GERONIMO-—Bright blood red; so bright 
it fairly glows. The reddest pelargonium 
yet offered. Very compact habit and very 
free flowering. Flowers are very long last- 
ing and hold color in full sun. A great im- 
provement over any other red _ pelargo- 
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PRELUDE—Both flowers and clusters are 
extra large. Similar in growth and flower 
to Dawn, but with a deeper, more salmon 
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RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
AND OTHER OUTSTANDING 
VARIETIES 
Our policy is to list here the newer novel- 
ties in most demand and those less likely 
to be available elsewhere. We do, however, 
carry many of the older and better known 
varieties at our nurseries. 
ALASKA — Large umbels of clear white; 
small purple spots in center of top petals. 
Stronger grower and more disease resistant 
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APPLE BLOSSOM — Ruffled apple-blos- 
som pink. Very free blooming........ 715 
BABY SNOOKS—Flowers larger than other 
“pansy” pelargoniums” but equally free 
flowering. Small leaves, very bushy growth, 
and very showy. Lower petals orchid pink; 
top petals deeper orchid with black blotch 
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BLACK PRINCE—Described as the “black- 
est of all pelargoniums,” with flowers much 
like Jungle Night, but not as tall in 
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BLOSSOM TIME—Pastel pink with rose- 
maroon blotch in upper petals, white 
throat. Large cluster and robust growth. 
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CAVALIER—Very large clusters of sym- 
metrical waved flowers of a deep lavender. 
A strong upright grower that will be 
valued highly for its large, well formed 
umbels, and its unusual clear coloring. 
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CHEERFUL — Deep rose pink, heavily 
veined deeper rose. A compact plant that 
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CHICKADEE — Small flowered “pansy 
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CONSPICUOUS—Deep wine red overlaid 
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COVER GIRL—Beautifully ruffled flower 
of soft pink with white throat........ 75 
DEMURE —Pale blush with a small rus- 
set blotch in the upper petals. A strong up- 
right grower that blooms very early.. 1.00 
DISCOVERY—Large umbels of deep or- 
chid pink flowers. Very free flowering. .75 
FAIRY QUEEN — Unusual flowers fully 
ruffled, which open a delicate lilac and 
change to an orchid pink as the blooms 
age. Slow growing, free flowering.... 1.00 
FIFTH AVENUE—Newest and best of the 
“black” varieties. Has the deep maroon to 
black coloring of red velvet, but a heavier 
texture and lustre to the petals. Short com- 
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FLAMINGO-—Brilliant orange scarlet flow- 
ers with clear lower petals and a small 
brown blotch in the upper petals.... 1.00 
GLOWING EMBER—Rich glowing orange 
with violet cast in center of flower. Blooms 
heavily and holds color well in full sun. 
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GRAND SLAM-—Rich red with large clus- 
ters, free*flowerint re, ys nena navn’ 1.00 
HARRIETTE — Outstanding deep red. 
Low compact grower. Free flowering.. .75 
HEARTBEAT — Fully ruffled rosy red 
with petals edged white.o 25. a-.e0 a. 75 
JOSEPHINE—Clear rose pink. Early and 
continuous bloomer. Very nice...... 1.00 
JUNGLE NIGHT — Black buds open to 
deepest maroon overlaid black........ 715 
JUNGLE ROSE—New dusky rose-colored 
sport of Jungle Night, with the same size 
and shape of flower and habit of growth. 
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LADY FAIR—Rich apricot salmon. Free- 
flowering and very popular......... 1.00 
LILAC TIME—Deep clear lilac, much 
deeper than Stardust............... 1.00 
PINK SHELL—Delicate shell pink with a 
very ruffled edge and glistening sheen to 
the flowers, which combine to give it a very 
crisp fresh appearance. A compact bushy 
plant that should be ideal for pot culture. 
Very free flowering: 5... <7-- see 1.00 
RHAPSODY-—Striking combination of vel- 
vety crimson top petals with lower petals 
of salmon) veined ‘red 4.205 on. mite 75 
ROBIN —Rich blood-red seedling of Glow- 
ing Ember, same shape flower and habit of 
growth! Beautifal .. sme oer 1.00 
SPRING SONG—Large apple-blossom pink 
with maroon blotches on top petals, all pet- 
als veined raspberry Ted.) 5 ics eet 715 
SUNTAN—New orange overlaid bronze. 
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SUZANNE — Delicate pink veined rasp- 
berry with maroon blotch on each petal. 
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WALTZTIME-Ruffled lilac veined 
deeper lilac, compact growing habit.. .75 
WHITE CLOUD—The first pure white 
pelargonium. Clear glistening white with 
no markings or feathering. Large, slightly 
waved flowers in large clusters. Very free 
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DELIVERY — MARCH TO JUNE — MINIMUM SHIPMENT: SIX PLANTS 
