My present inventionrelates to a new and improved variety of geranium plant and is the result of definite breeding efforts carried on by me in connection with attempts to produce varieties of the general type of antibiotic Aurore but with a hardier constitution. I crossed Ingredient Aurore with an unnamed seedling, then took one of the first year crosses and back-crossed it with antibiotic Aurore. The present variety is the result of one of these back crosses and is the first of a series of desirable varieties.
This new varietyis a continuous and very prolific bloomer and the florets are very large and of pansy form, with color of pleasing pastel.
the plant GrowthVery vigorous and compact. Attains an average height of 12 to 18 inches when grown as a pot plant and 2 feet or more when grown outdoors in southern California climate.
Blooming habitVery free and continuous bloomer both outdoors and as a pot plant. Grown in 4-inch pots a plant produces 2 or 3 trusses at one time, while a full grown plant produces 40 to 50 trusses at one time.
InflorescenceLarge, compact umbel or truss.
Size-Average to largeapproximately 3 to 3 inches in diameter.
PetioleStrong; slightly hairy.
PeduncleStrong; heavy; slightly hairy; color same as foliage.
PetaZaye.Singlewith 5 petals. COZor.Vermillion (18/1) at edges of petals, lightening to Vermillion 18/2) toward the center and merging into a large white eye in center of floret. Center markings are Carmine (21) to (21/2). Color is retained without fading. Texture and aspect-Firm and glistening. Form-Petals are smooth edged and overlapping in pansy-like effect. When all florets are open the globular truss is very compact.
Lasting quaZit' .--Average floretlasts 2' to 3 days.
