S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 
Certified Carnations 
(ROOTED CUTTINGS) 
Carnations are out in front. The better varieties of recent years have put them there, and the new ones will 
keep them there. 
(Jet some of these new varieties to determine which are best for you. It costs no more to grow the best. 
Cnly the most promising are listed here. Varieties that should be standards of the future. 
All varieties 250 at the 1000 rate 
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WIVELSFIELD CRIMSON (Peter Beuerleiiis Sons). An intense 
velvety crimson in all lights. Beautifully shaped flowers average 
33 ^ inches. The freedom of flowering is remarkable; strong, 
wiry stems with silvery foliage; calyx that rarely bursts. It is a 
good shipper and keeper. The best crimson carnation for all 
purposes, and winner over all other crimsons at the last carna¬ 
tion show held in Radio City. $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000 
PELARGONIUM (Peter Beuertein’s Sons). White ground, 
blocked or overlaid on each petal, crimson maroon. A perfect 
replica of the old Pelargonium. Its habits are all good, with 
silvery foliage and a wonderful constitution. A fine carnation 
in every way. Size of flower 3 to 33^ inches. 
$30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000 
MAYTIME (Sim Carnation Co., Inc.). The finest light pink 
available today. The color of the full centered, symmetrical, 
and nearly perfect bloom is a uniform salmon pink. The stem 
is unusually long and stiff. An excellent producer, with a vigor¬ 
ous constitution that does not crop. Maytime will maintain Its 
size, color, keeping quality and productiveness better than any 
other light pink during hot spring weather. There is no finer 
keeper and shipper. $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000 
YELLOW GOLD (Baur-Steinkamp & Co.). (Patented). A clear, 
golden yellow without markings. It has good average sized 
blooms carried on strong stems. 
$20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000 
REMEMBRANCE (Baur-Steinkamp & Co.). (Patented). A 
pleasing orchid shade lending itself admirably to corsage and 
other arrangements where delicate coloring is desired. The 
flower is about three inches in diameter, born on good stems 
and keeps well. Grows rapidly and blooms very freely. 
$20.00 per 100, .$150.00 per 1000 
B.4RBARA FARR (A. C. Farr). A sport of Spectrum Supreme 
with a much better stem, a little lighter in color that is much 
better under artificial light. It scored 86 points at the American 
Carnation Society last winter, winning two medals. A fine 
variety deserving your trial. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 
AVALANCHE (De Vita's Conservatories). White sport of Del 
Ray. Strong stem and good producer that does not split. 
$12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 
PARAGON (Sim Carnation Co., Inc.). Slightly deeper color and 
more uniform than that of My Love. A good all around dark 
pink carnation, having high production and excellent keeping 
and shipping qualities. $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000 
LUXURY (Sim Carnation Co., Inc.). A fine commercial scarlet. 
A good producer that does not split. This is not a show variety, 
but one that will make money for those who grow it. 
$15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000 
DELICACY (Sim Carnation Co., Inc.). The finest white varie¬ 
gated for many years. Blooms are about 3 inches across; are 
perfectly symmetrical and have very full, high centers. The 
variegation is dark pink, producing a lovely effect. Stems are 
strong and straight. Calyx is firm. Production is high. Keeping 
and shipping qualities are unsurpassed. 
$15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000 
ROYAL PURPLE (Baur-Steinkamp & Co.). (Patented). The 
maroons have come into their own as a boutonniere flower for 
evening dress. There is a very definite place for these purple 
maroons in high class arrangement. Royal Purple has all the 
requisites of the modern commercial carnation. It has good 
size, good form, a perfect calyx, good stem and pleasing purple 
maroon color that holds its velvety lustre. It makes fine plants 
and blooms early and freely. $20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000 
Purchasers of any of Baur-Steinkamp & Co.’s patented varieties may propagate all they desire for their own planting, without 
payment of royalty. 
Purchasers of 100 or more cuttings of any of their above varieties may in future seasons buy in lots of 500 or more cuttings 
at $80.00 per 1000. 
Last Yearns Introductions 
Puritan (A. Sorenson). A pnre white, producing only flowering 
growth. Blooms early and continuously on long, wiry, but 
stiff stems. Equals many and exceeds most in keeping quality. 
Makes a good field plant, but should not be pinched after August 
1st. Due to its upright growth, it may be planted 7 x 7. A fine 
bread and butter carnation, combining quality and quantity. 
$8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 
Pink Treasure (B. S. & Co.). A medium shade of pink that is 
first choice wherever displayed. Resembles Patrician but grows 
much taller during the winter months. Winner of the Dorner 
Memorial Medal in 1937. $20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000 
Barbara Brigham (Westboro Conservatories). A lovely orange 
variegated sport of Golden Wonder. Possesses all the fine 
qualities of its parent. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 
Orchid Beauty (Littlefield-Wyman Nurseries). (Patented). A fine 
novelty that produces well. Yields a large flower on a long 
stem. Is all that its name implies. 
$17.50 per 100, $150.00 per 1000 
Orange Wonder (Littlefield-Wyman Nurseries). An orange sport 
of Golden Wonder. $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000 
Antarctic (Sim Carnation Co., Inc.). Very large white seedling, 
often reaching 4 inches or more in diameter. Long, stiff stem, 
firm calyx, large plants, heavy producer, good keeper and 
shipper. $12.50 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 
Discovery (Sim Carnation Co., Inc.). One of the most unusual 
and attractive novelty carnations ever offered. A reddish 
purple with edges fading to pink, the whole flower having a 
velvet sheen. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 
Sagamore (Sim Carnation Co., Inc.). Deep, rich orange, having 
petals tipped with red. A very popular novelty. 
$8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000 
Achievement (Peter Beuerlein's Sons). A brilliant, glowing 
apricot of exceedingly large size. Strong and quick growth 
that is exceptionally healthy. A free and continuous bloomer 
that keeps and ships well. $20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000 
Alellow Pink (Henshaw Floral Co.). The name perfectly fits this 
fine carnation. A 'beautiful, deep, peach pink. A fine keeper 
and producer. Has all that could be desired in a high quality 
commercial carnation. $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000 
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