Geranium named Markoni

Abstract

A new variety of geranium plant particularly distinguished by its profuse production of flowers having a nice, somewhat brick red color, the individual florets having the form of a cup with six to nine imbricated petals, and about sixty-five of these florets together forming a delicate cluster which stands on a flower stem of about 17 cm. long and extending upwardly from a strong, upright stalk of about 23 to 25 cm. in length. The foliage of this plant is well formed and contains a moderate amount of green leaves that are of medium to small size, the foliage body standing about 20 cm. above the soil. This new plant is an early blooming variety resistant to heat and rain, as well as to botrytis, and for these reasons, seems to be an ideal variety for mass production for the general market.

I claim: 
     
       1. The new and distinctive geranium cultivar and the parts thereof, substantially as herein shown and described, particularly distinguished by its early blooming habit and profuse production of Dutch Vermilion flowers.