JE Ludick has named more than 190 cvs of rosa-sinensis. They include the widest range of colors: white (Mt Shasta, Great White), cream (Carol Peterson, Irish Gold, Maureen), red (Ann Coniglio, El Bolero, Pro Legato), pink (Annie Ackerman, Luscious Blush, Mellonaire), rose (Ida Mae Fageol), orange (St. Lucie Sunrise, Hokey Joe, Orange Ice), yellow (Double Delight, ID'clare), lavender (Dakota Rose, Tara Marie, Jane Carter), purple (Pro Forma), gray (Rolling Thunder), silver (Sterling Silver), tan (Butterscotch Sundae), and brown (Cinnamon Toast, Topaz Glory).

Mr. Ludick was the first to hybridize both an entirely white single cv, Great White, and double cv, Mt Shasta. Both won best seedling honors. Most of Ludick's varieties are available from Larry Johnson's Lots of Hybiscus at 1-305-624-5149.

For a complete list of blooms in Excel format, including parents and size, click here.

For a complete list of blooms with pictures, click here.

The following are a few of his most winning cvs:

• Anna Elizabeth, Judges' Favorite Bloom 1988, 1989 Show Seasons. This flower was named for his mother and has won more shows than any other bloom.
• Butterscotch Sundae, Best Seedling, South Dade Ch, Jun 12, 1987.
• Carol Peterson was Best Seedling, Bruce Parnell Ch, 1982.
• Carolee, Best Seedling, Sunrise Ch, 1989.
• Challenger, Best Seedling, Gulf Coast Ch, Aug 7, 1987.
• Chico Leite won Best Seedling, Rainbow Ch, Dec 4, 1988.
• David Boulin was the Best Double, Bruce Parnell Ch, Nov 12, 1995. Best Double, Harry Goulding Ch, May 12, 1996. Best Double, Central Florida Ch, Jun 2, 1996.
• Elsie Rohlfs, Best Seedling, Ridge Ch, 1983.
• Eva Paoloni was named the Best Seedling, Bruce Parnell Ch, May 5, 1991. Best Single, Bruce Parnell Ch, Nov 12, 1995.
• Eye of the Storm, Best Single, Central Florida Ch, Jun 2, 1996. Judges' Favorite Bloom, 1996.
• Golden Eagle Best Miniature, Golby-Reasoner Ch, Sep 10, 1995.
• Great White was named the Best Seedling, Treasure Coast Ch, Oct 16, 1988.
• Helen Fletcher was named Best Seedling, Sunrise Ch, Oct 2, 1988. Third Place Hibiscus Of The Year, 1992.
• Herm Geller, Best Seedling, Indian River Ch, Aug 8, 1984. Judges' Favorite Bloom 1985 Show Season. First Place Hibiscus Of The Year, 1988. Parent of Australian bloom Ten Thirty-seven (The Path x Herm Geller), 1996 Australian Hibiscus of the Year. Parent of Shelby (Cindy x Herm Geller), nominated for 2004 Australian Hibiscus of the Year, and Beachball (Harvest Moon x Herm Geller) nominated for 2002 Australian Hibiscus of the Year.
• Lilly Torbert was the Best Seedling, Sunset Ch, 1983.
• Miss Liberty was Best Single, Dr Jack Foffman/South Dade Ch, Oct 29, 1995.
• Mr Brett, Third Place, Hibiscus Of The Year, 1983.
• Mt Shasta won Best Seedling, Bruce Parnell Ch, Jul 31, 1987.
• Orange Ice, Best Double, Gulf Coast Ch, Aug 6, 1995.
• Pro Legato, parent of New Idea (Au) 2001 Australian Hibiscus of the Year and 7 Best of Shows in 2001 in the US.
• Rosemary Wascko, Best Seedling, Gold Coast Ch, 1981.