IRWIN’S SPECIALTY CARNATION CUTTINGS 

CARNATION NEWS 
For a number of years during the latter part of November and 
early December, | have called on the leading Carnation Growers in 
New England, Pennsylvania, New York and other states to check on New 
Carnation Seedlings to see how they are doing. 
| left November | 6th this year for a two week trip. | was delighted 
to see such good stock with most growers and all of thern were pleased 
with the market returns. 
For some reason, the cut of Red will be short this Christmas with 
most growers. 
For 1943 and 1944 to save labor, many growers are going to carry 
over such varieties as Virginia, Virginia Rose, Pelargonium, John Briry 
and perhaps many other varieties. | saw the above varieties carried over 
this year and they are doing very well. 
Wm. Sims "Northland", New Snow White Seedling looks very 
promising with growers who have it on trial. Also, Elizabeth Rowe which 
is a fine substitute for Virginia Rose for growers who cannot grow it. 
Scarlet King, Sport of Pelargonium is doing very well with growers 
who bought it two years ago. It looks very promising to me. The petals 
are Cream White with Bright Red markings in the center and edge. 
It is very beautiful. 

