Canneils’ Floral Guide, 1904. 
2. Preparation of the Ground. — This should be done in September, or sooner, by trenching it 
to the depth of 16 or 18 inches, and work some decayed manure in during the process. A good 
medium clay loam is best, aud one rather inclined to bo heavy than light ; but I have grown 
Carnations admirably on light sandy soil — but in this case some clayey loam mixed with leaf-mould 
and decayed manure was jtlaced round the roots. 
3. Planting. — This should be done as soon as the plants are received, the ground having 
been previously prepared. Carry the box containing the plants to the bed, and plant them out as 
they are removed from the moss and papers. The plants should be six inches from the edge of the 
bed and 15 inches asunder in the rows. Plant to the first pair of leaves ; the roots should be well 
into the ground, and some fine soil worked in amongst them, pressing it down firmly. After 
planting, mulch the surface of the soil amongst the plants with decayed manure; this arrests 
evaporation from the soil, and acts as a jtrotective agent in winter. 
4. Treatment after Planting . — The plants, if well put into the ground, do not usually require 
any support ; but slender, tall plants may require a slight stick to hold them upright. Any plants 
that may beeome loosened, or even thrown out of the ground by alternate frosts and thaws during 
winter, must be pressed in with foot when the soil is soft. 
6. Pot Culture. — All the successful exhibitors of Carnations grow a considerable number of 
plants in flower pots. The layers are potteji up in the autumn in small flower pots, large and small 
sixties, two in the larger siv.e and one in the smaller. The potting soil ought not to be too heavy ; a 
good compost is formed of four parts loam, one of leaf-mould, aud one of decayed manure, with 
sand to keep the material in porous condition. After potting them, place in a garden frame, kept 
rather close for a few days, and if they are potted up early it may be necessary to shade from 
bright sunshine. 
The Caknation Manuai. contains much useful and practical information for Amateurs. 
Copies can he supplied at 3s. Grf., free by post. 
For History, Properties, and Management of Carnations and Picotecs, see Dodwell’s Book. 
Is. 7d., post free. • 
NEW MALMAISON CARNATIONS, 1899-1900. 
ALBION — A very pleasing dark salmon ; 
dwarf habit, l.s. 6</. 
CALYPSO — Large full flower, of good form, 
and of a distinct pale rose tint. Is. 6d. 
FLORIZBL — Distinct beautiful rose, a new 
shade ; fine shaped petals. Is. 6d. 
GEMMA — Deep pink in centre, shading off 
to light pink ; distinct and beautiful. 2s. 6<f. 
HORACE HUTCHINSON— Bright glowing 
scarlet ; marvellous colour ; robust Is. Gc/. 
lOLANTHE — Very bright rose; exquisite 
flower ; perfect form. Is. Gd. 
KING OSCAR — Bright crimson ; bold flower. 
Is. 6d. 
L AD Y ROSE —Fine bright rose; enormous 
petals ; gigantic flowers. Is. Grf. 
LADY ULRICA — Bright salmon-rose ; a 
valuable addition. Is. Grf. 
LORD WELBY — Very distinct aud at- 
tractive; rich dark crimson’ A.M. Is. Grf. 
MARGOT — Distinct bright rose ; beautiful 
formed flowers. A.M. Is. 6d. 
MERCIA — A distinct salmon ; fine form and 
good habit. Is. Gd. 
MRS. DE SATGE — Bright scarlet ; keeps 
its colour. A.M. 2s. 
MRS. MARTIN -SMITH — Knormous blooms, 
bright rose-pink ; handsome. A M. Is. Gd. to 
3 s. Gd. 
MRS. TRELAWN Y — Dark salmon ; a grand 
formed flower. Is. Gd. 
NAUTILUS — Very distinct flesh colour; 
model flower ; exceedingly rich. 2s. Gd. 
THORA — Blush, changing to pure white; 
the finest white Malmaison. 2sT Gd. 
NEW YELLOW CARNATION. 
MRS. GEORGE POSTER — It is equally well adapted for greenhouse, either for winter or 
summer blooming, or also as a border variety, and if treated as belonging to this section wilt 
prove a late and continuous bloomer. 2s. Gd. 
NEW SELF AND FANCY BORDER CARNATIONS AND 
YELLOW-GROUND PICOTEES. 
ABBOT — Y'ellow Picotee ; heavy purple 
margin, free from spots or bars; of very fine 
form ; vigorous. 3s. Gd. 
BACHELOR — Yellow Picotee: good form ; 
broad rose-lilac margin ; clear yellow. 3s. Gd. 
BADOURA — Clear deep yellow ; large and 
handsome ; distinct rose margiii. 3s. Gd. 
BOOEHAM CLOVE — A pure white clove- 
scented Carnation ; well-formed petals ; flowers 
large and handsome ; vigorous. Award of 
Merit. 3s. Gd. 
COPPERHEAD — A well-formed, self- 
coloured Carnation, very dark apricot colour 
large ; a fine border variety. 3s. Gd. 
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