IRWIN’S SPECIALTY 
CARNATION CUTTINGS 
IRWIN’S CARNATION INTRODUCTIONS 
Are Dependable 
Mr. Carnation Grower: 
For over 25 years, Carnations have been one of my specialties. In 1934 I introduced “Virginia” 
and had exclusive sale for two years. Growers from coast to coast and all parts of Europe tell me 
it is the best light pink carnation they have bought in recent years. 
For 1939 I offer two new Virginia varieties—see picture and descriptioris on previous page. Would 
also call attention to our new carnation “Gardenia” which will be introduced in January, 1938. We 
have exclusive sale of these three wonderful carnations. 
Before recommending new carnations I make sure of their commercial merit and see them grow¬ 
ing several times. I consider the keeping and shipping qualities of new carnations most important. 
They must be free flowering with good stems and clean healthy growers. 
In addition to specializing in carnations in this country, my export business on carnations has 
been built up to considerable volume as a result of my recommendation of the best varieties intro¬ 
duced in America. We give particular attention to foreign orders as to special packing, and are 
familiar with regulations and other details regarding exporting, such as obtaining permits, certifi¬ 
cates, etc. 
When interested in new varieties write me and I will gladly give you my candid opinion. 
ROMAN j. IRWIN. 
NEW CARNATIONS FOR 1938 
NEW CARNATION GARDENIA 
GARDENIA. (Seedling) Developed by Wil¬ 
liam Sim & Son, North Berwick, Maine. 
Pure snow white, very fragrant, strong 
stem, and a fine keeper. Flowers 4 inches 
and over. Most of the New England grow¬ 
ers have bought it. it can be used in Cor¬ 
sages when Gardenias are scarce. We 
have the exclusive sale of this wonderful 
Carnation. They are selling fast. Delivery 
January 1938 and later. (Not patented) 
Rooted cuttings at: 
25 for $ 8.50; 50 for $ 16.00 
100 for 30.00: 1000 for 250.00 
BARBARA FARR, A sport of Spectrum Supreme. Is lighter 
in color, stronger stem, and a better producer with fewer 
splits. $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 
LOCHINVAR. Very striking. Introduced by Mr. William 
Sim, who also introduced Gardenia. Color Carnet with 
orchid color edge. A clean strong grower, fine stem, free 
flowering, flowers 3 Vi to 4 inches in diameter. We 
recommend it. 
Rooted cuttings: 25 for $ 8.50; 50 for $ 16.00 
100 for 30.00; 1000 for 250.00 
YELLOW COLD. A clear yellow Carnation. It has good 
average sized blooms carried on strong stems. This variety 
will soon find a place among the standard cut flower 
varieties. Patented. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$3.00 per dozen; $ 20.00 per 100 
150.00 per 1000 
REMEMBRANCE. I ts pleasing orchid shade lends itself ad¬ 
mirably to corsage and other arrangements where deli- 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANCE 
cate coloring is desired. Flower is |about 3 inches in 
diameter, borne on good stems and keeps fine. Grows 
rapidly and blooms very freely. Patented. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$3.00 per dozen; $ 20.00 per 100 
150.00 per 1000 
ROYAL PURPLE. Royal Purple has all the requisites of the 
modern commercial Carnation. It has good size, good 
form, a perfect calyx, good stem and a pleasing purple 
maroon color. It makes fine plants and blooms early and 
freely. Patented. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$3.00 per dozen; $20.00 per 100 
150.00 per 1000 
Purchasers of one hundred or more cuttings of the above 
three patented varieties at the above prices will be privi¬ 
leged in future seasons to purchase in lots of 500 or more 
at the rate of eight cents per cutting. 
MAYTIME. A fine light pink, its color is slightly deeper 
than Virginia. Fine keeper and free flowering. We sold 
some last year and have received wonderful reports. We 
recommend it. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000 
PARACON, (Seedling) A clear deep pink. In form it is a 
greatly improved My Love. Looks very promising. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000 
LUXURY. A promising commercial scarlet about the color 
of Spectrum Supreme. No sign of splitting, free flower¬ 
ing and good keeper. Flowers average 3 inches in diameter. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000 
DELICACY. A charming White variegated with dark pink 
flowers three inches in diameter. Looks promising. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000 
SIREN. (Seedling) A large White 3 Vz to 414 inches across. 
Fringed like ivory, free flowering. 
Rooted cuttings at: 
$15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000 
WITHOUT NOTICE. 
