CHAPTER XX 



Raising Carnations from Seed — Cross-Breeding and 



Fertilizing 



PERHAPS the most interesting part of carnation growing, especially 

 to the flower lover, is the production of new varieties from seed. 

 This is accomplished by hybridization and cross-fertilization. When 

 the grower desires to produce a new variety, plants are selected which seem to 

 combine the greatest number of characteristics to be perpetuated or increased. 



E. Flower ready for pollinating A. Petals closing after fertilization 



D. Flower dissected, showing pistil B. Ovary beginning to swell 



C. Seed ripening 



If a large flower, of a beautiful pink color, upon a free habit is sought, plants 

 whose combined characteristics will equal or approximate those wanted are 



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