CARNATION CUTTINGS 
IRWIN'S EARNATIDN INTRODUCTIONS ARE HEPENDAHLE 
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. Virginia immediately took its place as a leader of the light 
pinks and still retains top ranking. Growers tell us year in and year out that it continues to be one 
of the best money makers. 
In 1938 Gardenia Carnation made its debut as the largest white yet introduced. It is one of the 
most attractive of the Exhibition varieties and on account of its unusual fragrance, resembling the 
Gardenia after which it was named, it can easily be substituted for Gardenias when the latter are 
not available. 
In 1939 we introduced Virginia Rose and Mrs. C. B. Johnson. Both were enthusiastically received 
and have been well liked. We are receiving numerous re-orders this season. 
For 1940 we are offering John Briry a new dark pink of an even shade, deeper than My Love or 
Paragon. It has a 3 l A in. flower, well formed, slightly fringed. It is unusually strong and erect and 
a vigorous and healthy producer. Our grower tells us it has produced over 99% first quality blooms 
all season and it will flower early and continuously. 
Before recommending new carnations I make sure of their commercial merit and see them grow¬ 
ing several times. The keeping and shipping qual’ties of new Carnations are 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 fa¬ 
miliar with regulations and other details 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 EARNATIONS FOR 1940 
BERKSHIRE HILLS. Sport of Patrician, light salmon pink, similar 
to Laddie. Not patented. 
CANDYSTICK. Sport of New Deal, white variegated with very 
pronounced rose stripes—very attractive. Not patented. 
CHARM. "Charm" Seedling No. 9 originated by A. Rasmussen & 
Son. Previously named Hoosier Lad, now renamed "CHARM." 
Will be put on the market December, 1939, January and later 
1940. "CHARM" is a Laddie seedling; same color as when 
Laddie is at its deepest and best; size almost as large as 
Laddie, but produces 50% more flowers than Laddie. Looks 
very good. Patented. 
DARK PINK MAYTIME. Sport of light pink Maytime, same color 
as Ditchling the English variety. Has the same habits as May¬ 
time. Not patented. 
EDDIE G (Seedling). Deep pink. Very good producer, medium size 
flower. 
HERMOSA. New light pink. Not patented. 
JOHN BRIRY. Dark pink, a little darker than Ward with 31/2-41/2- 
in. blooms; long stiff stem, free flowering and a wonderful 
keeper. At the Boston Flower Show it kept longer than any 
other variety exhibited. Sold with a two-year patent agreement. 
JOYCE (Seedling). New deep crimson. Flowers are large and 
beautifully formed. Good producer, very little splitting. (English 
variety.) 
MARIBEL (Seedling). The largest Ward color pink yet introduced. 
For its size it produces well. It has only one fault—it splits 
badly. To prevent splitting you can grow fancy flowers by 
using our new pliable metal carnation band listed in catalog 
on Page 4. This Carnation is sold with a two-year agreement 
same as Virginia Rose and Mrs. C. B. Johnson. 
SETH PARKER. Crimson, large flower, free bloomer. Not patented. 
SNOW WHITE. A fine large white. Not patented. 
WHITE MAYTIME. Sport of light pink Maytime, same habits. Not 
patented. 
WHITE PETER FISHER. Sport of Pink Peter Fisher. Very good. 
Not patented. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
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VIRGINIA ROSE 
DARK PINK SPORT OF VIRGINIA 
Mr. C. B. Johnson paid $2,000.00 for these two plants. 
For description, see page 4 
IRWIN’S SPECIALTY 
