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CARNATIONS 
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Better Varieties 
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BETTER PRICES 
It costs less to grow better carnations. Newer varieties produce larger flowers, more flowers and healthier plants. It 
COSTS less to grow them because they SELL first in a poor market and bring PREMIUM prices in a good market. 
Keep up with the more profitable kinds and know what they can do for YOU. 
Our prices are fair and as low as is consistent with careful selection, skillful propagation and efficient service. 

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S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO’s BLUE DIAMOND EXHIBIT 
AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY CONVENTION, Philadelphia, 1941 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS 
FIRE CHIEF (Baur-Steinkamp & Co.) Pat. 
A glorified sport of King Cardinal. 25% more petals, deeper rich 
red color, with the same vigorous growing habit as its parent. 
In addition to the vigor and productivity of King Cardinal, FIRE 
CHIEF has a fuller flower adding to the shipping value. Booked 
up through February. Delivery March or later. 
$20.00 per 100 $150.00 per 1000 
GIANT PETER FISHER (Cummings) 
A larger flower on a stiffer stem. Other than that, identical 
to its parent in color, production, growth, and marketability. 
$15.00 per 100 $125.00 per 1000 
VENUS (Cummings) 
An excellent pink of medium size that produces a steady crop 
of healthy plants. Splits or seconds are rare. Has gained much 
prominence in New England and is proving popular generally. 
$12.50 per 100 $100.00 per 1000 
MARTHA CUMMINGS (Cummings) 
A giant sport of Virginia producing a larger flower on a 
longer and stiffer stem. It is not as susceptible to stem rot as 
Virginia from which it is a sport. The flower has many more 
petals and is fully double and has the same color as its parent. 
$15.00 per 100 $125.00 per 1000 
SILVERLYN (Wm. Sim & Son) 
A fine medium pink with silver edges. A good producer oi 
3-3!/." full well-formed flowers on stiff stems. Roots easily. 
$20.00 per 100 $150.00 per 1000 
SCARLET KING 
A sport of Pelargonium that grows more satisfactorily. It is 
freer, with a more attractive color. The petals are creamy white, 
with centers of bright red. Even more appealing than Pelargonium. 
The flowers are of good size and substance. Stems are long, 
calyx firm, and the keeping quality excellent. 
$6.00 for 25 $11.00 for 50 
$20.00 per 100 $150.00 per 1000 
MARCHIONESS OF HEADFORT 
A variety of the Pelargonium type. One of the most beautiful 
and impressive Carnations ever introduced. The petals are creamy 
white, melting into a ground color of rich, reddish orange. A 
good grower, a good producer and has a pleasing fragrance. 
The flowers of Marchioness of Headfort and of Scarlet King are 
certain to command premium prices in any market at any time. 
$6.00 for 25 $11.00 for 50 
$20.00 per 100 $150.00 per 1000 

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