TOTTY’S CARNATIONS, MADISON, NEW JERSEY 
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MARINELLI CARNATION 
The Marinelli Carnations 
PERPETUAL GIANT FLOWERING CARNATIONS 
In accordance with our policy of listing all Novelties worth while, we are offering 
the Carnations of H. B. Marinelli, which were awarded a Gold Medal at the National 
Flower Show in New York, in the Spring of 1920. 
Both of the following varieties are of Freneh origin, originating from the type known 
as Malmaison Carnations. They are distinet and very much larger than the American 
Carnations. Mr. Marinelli's description is as follows: 
‘"The latest and most amazing introduction of Carnations: 
The sizes are almost astounding. 
The forms are mostly in a globular or half-globular shape. 
The colors vary indefinitely from white, red, crimson, violet, lilac and purple in all 
kinds of variations.” 
Lasting Qualities: After they are cut from the plants they keep on developing 
in water and with proper care can be kept from 7 to 14 days. 
MERVEILLE FRANCAISE 
The largest Carnations ever produced the colors being flesh with variegated dark 
pink stripes and spots. 
LE MIRACLE 
The most remarkable color every obtained in Carnations, being purple-lavcndcr 
during the Winter, changing to a variegation of color in the Spring and Summer. 
Price: $2.00 each per plant, $20.00 per doz. 
