Raising Carnations from Seed 



to replenish carnation stocks with new kinds grown from seed, in order 

 to keep pace with the requirements of the market. 



There exist two leading elements that bid fair to encourage florists to 

 continue their efforts for the improvement of the carnation for many years 

 to come. Lovers as well as users of flowers are constantly seeking that which 

 is novel and rare. The progressive florist is ever on the alert to gratify such 

 desires on the part of the flower-loving public ; consequently, the call for 



Bizarre Seedling 



Snow-white ground with crimson scarlet shadings. The colors are not always 

 disposed in regular stripes or edgings 



new and improved carnations will be, to some extent, perpetuated by these 

 conditions, and it may be well said that no florist who hopes to keep abreast 

 of the times can afford to ignore this improvement in the carnation, and 

 must of necessity keep in close touch with the newer varieties as they are 

 introduced and maintain his stock fully up to date by the purchase of those 



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