42 DEVELOPMENT OF THE CARNATION 



Enchantress, a sport from the light pink parent, and as Rose- 

 pink appeared about the same time, the three Enchantresses 

 took the course and are stifl in the running, though they 

 are finally losing in stride, especially in the estimation of 

 the more careful and exacting growers. 



Along with White Enchantress (1907) came Beacon, 

 the freest Carnation ever grown, with many faults at times, 

 glorious at others, indispensable, and now we are all watch- 

 ing to see what Champion will do. 



Bloom of White Perfection (Somewhat Reduced) 

 THE PRESENT DAY 



The year 1909 brought May Day, which is still grown 

 and valued in England, and Pink Delight, probably Dorner's 

 very best Carnation. It has taken nearly six years to at- 

 tain and hold its place at the very top of the light pink 

 section, and is still making converts, as it is being shown to 



