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 1 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 we are offering some very good new Carnations that have real commercial value. All of them 
have been tried out. Virginia Rose, Mrs. C. B. Johnson, Gardenia, Kathryn Elizabeth, Tamerlane, Favourite, 
etc. I can vouch for all of them. 
Before recommending new carnations I make sure of their commercial merit and see them growing 
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. I give particular attention to foreign orders as 
to special packing, and am familiar with regulations and other de¬ 
tails regarding exporting, such as obtaining permits, certificates, etc. 
When interested in new varieties write me and I will gladly 
give you my candid opinion. 
ROMAN J. IRWIN 
NEW CARNATIONS FOR 1939 
VIRGINIA ROSE 
Mr. C. B. Johnson, Woburn, Mass., bought these two original 
plants from the Hingham Flower & Garden Co., Hingham, Mass., 
who were also originators of Virginia. 
Mr. Johnson paid $2,000.00 for these two plants. Below is a 
photostatic copy of Mr. Johnson’s check. 
Rooted Cuttings: 25 for $4.50, 50 for $8.00, 100 for $15.00, 
1000 for $125.00 
For description, see page 5 
53-308 
Woburn.Mass. J 3 / iq No. 
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