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CARNATION CUTTINGS 27 


“S.S.S." CARNATION EXHIBIT AT BOSTON, FEB., 1948 

CARNATIONS <> CERTIFIED ROOTED CUTTINGS 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS 1949 
*Citation. (B. S. & Co.) A very striking rose pink color highlighted 
with silver edges that become more pronounced in the bright 
weather. The petals are slightly serrated and the flowers are 
full and well formed. High production of first quality blooms, 
medium length and rigid stems, vigorous growth and disease 
resistance combine to make “Citation” an outstanding new me- 
dium pink. Three year restrictions expiring Dec. 31, 1951. 
Price—Per 100: 20.00 Per 1000: 150.00 
*Jumbo Cardinal. (B. S. & Co.) A super King Cardinal sport. The 
flowers have the same brilliant red color as the parent, are much 
larger and more full holding their quality much longer into hot 
weather. The growth is very vigorous producing long rigid stems. 
We are replacing our stock of the original King Cardinal with 
this new improved sport. Restricted sales agreement expiring 
Nov. 19, 1952—the expiration date of the King Cardinal patent. 
Price—-Per 100: 15.00 Per 1000: 125.00 
*Linda. (A. Sorensen.) A very pleasing pink and white variegated. 
Flowers of good size and substance. Subject to agreement. 
Price—Per 100: 20.00 Per 1000: 150.00 
*Pink Art. One of the most attractive novelty Carnations ever 
shown. Dark pink penciling blending into a salmon-pink back- 
ground, making a striking combination of color. A huge flower 
with excellent production and good keeping qualities. A clean 
grower with a stiff well proportioned stem. Awarded Silver Medal 
1948 Mass. Hort. Society and S.A.F. Silver Medal American Car- 
nation Convention. Subject to 3 year agreement. 
Price—Per 100: 20.00 Per 1000: 150.00 
Order NOW for 1949-1950. Regret no more available this season. 

Princess Irene. Lovely shell pink, similar in color to Hercules Vir- 
ginia, but no other similarity. Has a large full flower, beautifully 
formed, Plants are clean and vigorous, but not bushy, production 
is average. The flowers keep good, some splitting occurs, but this 
is not serious. Booking orders for 1949-50. 
Price—Per 100: 20.00 Per 1000: 150.00 
*Red Champion. (Wm. Racker Associates.) Parentage: King Car- 
dinal, other parent unknown. Color: Cardinal red, bright red. 
Size of flower: 3 to 41,” open. Free bloomer, not grassy, very 
strong stem, strong and large calyx. Good producer and very full 
flowers. Subject to 3 year agreement to March 31, 1952. 
Price—Per 100: 20.00 Per 1000: 150.00 
*xWhite Wm. Sim. A pure white sport of Wm. Sim. Growing habits 
identical to the parent variety. One that is bound to prove very 
popular. Subject to agreement. Delivery Dec. 1949 and later. 
Price—Per 100: 20.00 Per 1000: 150.00 
NOVELTIES AND VARIEGATED COLORS 
Perl00 Per 1000 
*Reina. Beautiful new sport of White Briry. White 
flecked with pink. Large flower—about 4", full 
and well formed. Excellent keeping qualities, 
long stem . 20.00 150.00 
Frosted Patrician. Pink flaking on white petals 10.00 80.00 
*Glowing Ember. (Murphy & Sons.) Orange with 
cerise markings or penciling (not blotched) 
Very free bloomer, healthy grower, and does not 
split 20.00 150.00 
*Patented or Restricted, subject to signed agreements 

WE CANNOT ACCEPT CARNATION ORDERS FOR LESS THAN 100 CUTTINGS OF ONE VARIETY: 250 OR MORE OF A VARIETY AT THE 1000 RATE. 
