When plants are received, the bands are removed and set out 
with the soil around the roots intact. They should be watered 
thoroughly after planting, but no further watering is required 
until the surface shows signs of getting dry. 
Stopping and Disbudding 
Carnations like full sunlight and the young plants should be 
spaced sufficiently apart so that they will have ample air circu- 
lation between the plants after they have formed into bushes. 
They are first stopped when the plants are 3 or 4 inches high. 
The object of this is to encourage the young plant to build up a 
bushy plant which in turn will produce more flowers. The best 
method is to pull the center out; do not break it off. When the 
stem is broken off, only two or three new growths will appear 
but when pulled off, several stems will rise from this first opera- 
tion. The center of these new growths are further topped occa- 
sionally until far into July, when winter flowers are preferred. 
Then the plants are allowed to form their flower stems. When the 
buds develop sufficiently large, all side buds are removed, thus 
leaving a single bud to a stem. 
Feeding and Watering 
Very wet or very dry soil conditions are both detrimental to 
support a vigorous, healthy growth of carnations. Although in 
winter they will stand being kept fairly dry much better than on 
the wet side. 
Since the carnation is almost an ever-blooming flower, feeding 
should be made almost the year around after the final topping in 
July. Nitrogen content stimulates a rapid leaf and stem growth; 
phosphoric acid and potash build up steady, firm growth of plants 
with large flowers, good substance, and good color. For these 
reasons, complete fertilizers which are on the market today, such 
as “Gaviota,” “Gro-rite,” ‘Vigoro,"” etc., are recommended in 
cooler months. These fertilizers may be applied dry and watered 
into the soil. When the days become longer and hot days ap- 
proach, a mulching of cow manure will largely assist in retaining 
the moisture within the soil. The feeding roots of carnations are 
very close to the surface and should not be cultivated very near 
the plant, and weeds appearing near the plant should be pulled 
out rather than hoed out. 
Diseases and Insect Pests 
Carnations, like other cultivated plants, are susceptible to 
fungus diseases and insect pests, but fortunately they are all 
easily controllable. Fungus disease or disease caused by other 
organisms such as blight, spot, rust and wilt can be controlled and 
prevented with the use of either ‘Bordeaux Mixture” or ‘’Fermate”’ 
in solution form. A spreader is used to insure complete coverage 
and adherence of fungicide to the foliage. 
The worst insect pests are aphids, thrips, red spiders, and other 
pests such as leaf rollers, etc. To date, an ‘Ortho’ product called 
“Vapotone’’ is conceded to be the most effective spray for control 
of these pests. A thorough spraying with this product mixed with 
soluble 35% or 50% DDT spray sometimes will control these pests 
effectively for a period of a month even in a commercially grown 
field of Carnations. Two precautions must be exercised when 
handling ‘Vapotone”’: (A) do not touch the solution either in con- 
centrated or diluted form; (B) always walk away from the spray. 
An overhead watering or occasional bathing of plants with strong 
pressure hose on clear warm days will help remove the red 
spiders and aphids when plants are young. 
Giant Ever Blooming Carnations 
Established Plants in “Vita-Bands” 
LIGHT, MEDIUM AND SALMON PINK 
VARIETIES 
CHEERIO. A new Carnation of light pink variety noted for its 
abundant productivity. The flower is large and the color is lasting. 
Price: 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. 
IDA. A light salmon sport of Eleanor.” The flowers are very 
large and fully centered with petals slightly fringed. A very at- 
tractive flower on lovely long stem with firm calyx which seldom 
splits. Price: 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. 
PINK PATRICIAN. A medium pink sport of ‘Patrician.’ Has 
pink splashes on pure white ground retaining all superior charac- 
teristics of its parent. Price: 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. 
ROSE CARESS. A very satisfactory variety of medium pink. 
Its firm calyx, large flower, strong stem, vigorous growing habit 
have never been challenged. Price: 35 cents each, $3.50 per doz. 
VIRGINIA. The most widely grown light pink variety by Com- 
mercial growers throughout the country. A very fragrant flower 
and absolutely non-splitting with us. Price: 35 cents each, $3.50 
per dozen. 
DARK AND ROSE PINK VARIETIES 
DERIGO. A very handsome deep rose pink variety of good 
size. A strong grower and practically disease resistant. The 
foliage is dark green, strong stem, with calyx which seldom splits. 
Price: 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
JOHN BRIRY. Deep pink Carnation of exceptional quality. The 
flowers are very large and full centered, with fringed petals, firm 
calyces, and very long, strong stems. A very strong grower. See 
illustration. Price: 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
ROSE QUEEN. A very large, full centered, non-splitting calyx 
flower in Rose Pink variety. A vigorous grower producing top 
quality flowers throughout the year. Price: 25 cents each, $2.50 
per dozen. 
SILVERLYN. A variety famous for its high producing quality. 
The color is deep pink with white edgings during cooler months. 
A very profitable cut flower variety. Price: 50 cents each, $5.00 
per dozen. 
THELMA. The color of this new variety is lovely salmon rose. 
A very prolific producer of medium size, strong calyx flowers. 
Price: 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. 

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