ALEC HENDERSON, INC., CHICAGO 
Crimson Carnations 
JOHNSON’S CRIMSON. The color is the same as that of Joyce and Woburn, but the variety is 
earlier and freer. Flowers are smaller than these two crimson varieties, but higher production some- 
what offsets this. Plants are bushy and vigorous, and practically no splitting will be experienced. 
$1.00 per dozen $6.00 per 100 $50.00 per 1,000 
JOYCE. A fine new crimson or maroon seedling, larger and more productive than Woburn. The 
flowers are beautifully formed, and are fine keepers. The stem is long, and splitting is slight. In 
New York City and other large markets, premium prices will always be paid for Joyce. 
$2.00 per dozen $10.00 per 100 $90.00 per 1,000 
RIGOLETTO. Developed by the Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C. The flowers are 
dark red or crimson and are average size. The stems are strong and the growth is rapid. A very 
good variety for boutonnieres. 
$1.00 per dozen $5.00 per 100 $45.00 per 1,000 
SETH PARKER (Patented). A bright crimson variety finding much favor with its unusual color and 
good growing habits. The color has enough red in it to cause it to brighten up under artificial 
light. The flowers are large and keep well. Grows well either inside or in the field during the 
summer. 
$3.00 per dozen $20.00 per 100 $150.00 per 1,000 
WOBURN. This is still the most widely grown of the crimson carnations. Practically every flower 
is of top quality. Blooms are of good size, are full and well formed, and their keeping quality is 
excellent. There is never any splitting. Premium prices will always be secured for this variety 
in the larger markets. This is the color which is fashionable for boutonnieres for evening wear. 
$1.00 per dozen $7.00 per 100 $60.00 per 1,000 
Treatment of Insects and Diseases 
RED SPIDERS. This is the worst insect with which carnation growers have to contend. By far 
the best method of control is by fumigation with naphthalene base compounds. It is preferable 
to spray as little as possible. Rotenone sprays are generally safe and effective on carnations. 
Syringing with a fine stream of water under pressure may be practiced when plants are small 
and on bright, warm days, but should never be done whenever any fungus or bacterial disease 
is present. 
APHIDS AND THRIPS. These are comparatively minor problems, and are easily remedied, 
although thrips will continue to blow in from outside as long as ventilators are open. Nicotine 
in one form or another is the best cure. Nicotine fumigation every four or five days until the 
insects are cleaned up is the most effective means of contrel. Spraying with Paris Green and 
brown sugar is effective in the case of thrips, but leaves the foliage dirty and sticky for months. 
RUST. Sulphur is the most effective preventative and cure for rust. Use a fine dusting sulphur, 
and apply it with a good blower. Use it on young plants as soon as the first trace of rust 
appears, and apply on bright, warm days. Sulphur may safely be used once a week or oftener. 
In the field where dusting is impractical, lime-sulfur may be sprayed. Bordeaux or other copper 
sprays have very little effect on rust. Keep plants dry, provide plenty of air, and run houses cool. 
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