ELLIOTT, MR. R.E. (I.S.R.C.) (1908-1983)

AUSTRALIA

McLAREN FLAT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Mr. R.E. Elliott was an inaugural member of the Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society, McLaren Flat branch, formed in 1926. His vineyard was called "Lynbrook" and he was to subsequently use that name to form part of the names of his introductions in the pelargonium family. Mr. Elliott joined the Australian Geranium Society in July, 1967, after becoming interested in the fancy leaved varieties. He went on to grow what could possibly have been the largest collection of this type in Australia. Amongst his introductions was 'Lynbrook Silver' (five-fingered), which won the George Spalding Memorial trophy in 1980. He also has a large collection of species.

Mr. Reg Elliott, a quiet, friendly and dedicated man, remained a member of the Australian Geranium Society until his death in December, 1983.

The Research Committee have put together the list of varieties hybridised by Mr. Elliott.


PELARGONIUM - HORTORUM(ZONAL)


SINGLE
GubbahS. salmon flower.
SEMI-DOUBLE
Cerise JewelSD. cerise pink flower, dwarf.
LynbrookoreSD. deep salmon apricot. similar to 'Lenore'
Shrimp CocktailSD. salmon flower.
Pale apricot, white centre

PELARGONIUM - HORTORUM(ZONAL) - FANCY LEAVED


UNKNOWN FLOWER TYPE
Baby Butterflyseed of E. Both, named by Mr. Elliott.
SINGLE
Black EyeS. salmon flower, green leaf, black zone.
Bronze HeartS. vermilion flower, green leaf, bronze zone.
Dee GeeS. white flower with pink edge, gold leaf
White GoldS. purest white flower with faintest colour edge to petals prior to unfurling, faintest flush to centre of flower with age, gold leaf.
SEMI-DOUBLE
DoregeeSD. pink flower, gold leaf, buff zone.
LyndeleSD. white blushed rose pink flower, gold leat

PELARGONIUM - HORTORUM(ZONAL) - STAPH(STELLAR)


DOUBLE
Lynbrook GoldD. vermilion flower, golden leaves, leaf reddening on reverse and aging leaves edged with white line, dwarf
SINGLE
Lynbrook OrchidS. mallow purple flower, narrow petals, leaf slightly zoned.
Lynbrook SilverS. pure white flower, leaf lemon gold, zoned a little darker.
LynbrooketteS. mauve (dwarf)
SEMI-DOUBLE
Lynbrook HaloSD.