CONTENTS Page Introduction ......................................................... 7 Species of Hibiscus in Hawaii ........................................ 7 General Characteristics 6f Hibiscus Flowers ........................... 8 Hybridizing Hibiscus ............................................. g Culture of Hibiscus ................................................... 10 Characteristics of Hibiscus of Interest to Breeders ..................... 12 Colors in Hibiscus Flowers ......................................... 14 Anomalous Flowers ................................................. 15 Insects And Diseases of Hibiscus ..................................... 16 Breeding Work Planned .............................................. 17 Method Used in Describing Forms of Hibiscus ....................... 17 Descriptions of Ornamental F O S of Hibiscus ........................ 19 Forms With White Flowers ....................................... 19 Forms With Pink Flowers ........................................ 22 Forms With Yellow Flowers ..................................... 44 Forms With Red Flowers ........................................ 49 ILLUSTRATIONS Page Plate 1 Ruth Wilcox ..................................................