ROOTING AIDS. Use Rootone or Hormodin No. 1 according to 
directions. Do not allow cuttings to become wilted. Submerging in 
water is one way of refreshing wilted cuttings. 
ROOTING MEDIA. Use either clean medium coarse sand or 
“'Vermiculite.”” The latter is better. 
CARE OF CUTTINGS. Take an ordinary plant flat, fill it with 
“Vermiculite,”” and level it off. Then soak it with water thoroughly 
and pound the surface firmly with a 2x3 piece of board. Make a 
straight groove about one inch deep with a small mason’s trowel 
or flat blade of some sort.. Then place the cuttings about one-half 
inch apart. When a row is completed, tap the base of the cuttings 
firmly again with the board. Then another groove is made about 
three inches away. Thus, an ordinary flat holds about 200 cuttings. 
They are thoroughly watered overhead when finished and then 
shaded for a while from direct sunlight, but not too heavily. Re- 
member always that light is necessary for normal functions of a 
plant. Heavy draft is also detrimental. It dries off the foliage 
too much. 
It normally takes about four weeks to root a Carnation cutting 
when the temperature is right. When roots are about one-half to 
one inch long, the plants need transplanting. Young cuttings are 
transplanted in ‘'Vita Bands,” using regular sandy loam as the 
potting soil. No soil mixture is required when ‘Vita Bands” are 
employed, as these bands are chemically treated to nourish young 
plants. In about six to eight weeks, the plant is ready to be set out. 
Giant Ever Blooming Carnations 
Dozen Rate Quoted at 10 Times the Single Price 
Established Plants in “Vita-bands” 
* See Illustration of Banded Plants on Page 35. 

CONNECTICUT 
LIGHT, MEDIUM AND SALMON PINK 
VARIETIES 
CHEERIO. A clear, light pink variety—noted for its abundant 
production. 30 cents each. 
C. W. PINK. Beautiful medium pink. Large full centered flower. 
40 cents each. 
DEEP SALMON VIRGINIA. A deep salmon sport of “Virginia” 
sometimes referred to as ‘Orange Virginia.'’ Has lovely fragrance, 
stiff stems, and non-splitting calyces. 50 cents each. 
DONNA LEE. Lovely deep salmon sport of ‘Pink Spectrum 
Supreme.” Full centered, sound calyx and strong stem. 40 cents 
each. 
IDA. Another salmon pink of outstanding variety. Flowers are 
large and full centered. Slightly fringed and does not split with us. 
30 cents each. 
MARCHIONESS OF HEADFORT. A dazzling medium pink with 
light undertone forming a white edge around the flower. Out- 
standing garden variety. 40 cents each. 
THELMA. This lovely salmon pink variety has broad petals 
which are smooth around the edge. Sound Calyx. 30 cents each. 
DEEP AND ROSE PINK VARIETIES 
CECLIA. Probably this is a sport of ‘Thelma.’ Deeper salmon 
pink than the latter. 30 cents each. 
ROSE QUEEN. Large full centered rose pink variety with non- 
splitting calyx. Produces quality flowers throughout the year. 
30 cents each. 
JOHN BRIRY. A high quality flower in deep pink. Large firm 
calyx and long strong stems. 30 cents each. 
LAVENDER AND ORCHID 
ALWOOD'S HELIOTROPE. A large flower in heliotrope colors. 
Truly outstanding. $1.50 each. 
ASHES OF ROSES. Another grayish lavender with undertone 
of rose pink of varying intensity. 50 cents each. 
CATTLEYA MAUVE. A sweet scented full centered flower of 
orchid mauve. At times the bloom is speckled with tiny dots and 
penciling of purple. $1.00 each. 
DORIS ALWOOD. A smooth edge type flower in color combina- 
tions of medium pink, lavender, and violet mauve. Very good pro- 
ducer of medium sized flowers. 75 cents each. 
DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER. A full centered attractive flower 
in heather pink, a shade lighter than orchid pink. Healthy grower. 
50 cents each. 
JOHN BAYGULOW. A smooth edge type in combinations of 
rose and violet mauve. A perfectly formed flower of good size 
and firm calyx though not a heavy producer. Recommended for 
its high quality. $1.50 each. 
LONDON FOG. A medium flower in heliotrope colors. Red 
splashes may appear during the summer months. 30 cents each. 
LOUISE. A clear lavender pink full centered flower. Has firm 
non-splitting calyx. 50 cents each. 
ORCHID BEAUTY (LULU). A deep orchid lavender with lighter 
edging. Firm calyces and strong stems. 50 cents each. 
RED, CRIMSON, AND PURPLE VARIETIES 
BARBARA FARR. A scarlet red flower. Fully double and 
fringed. Has extremely healthy growing habit. 30 cents each. 
CALIFORNIA. A good garden variety in bright purple. Healthy 
grower producing quality flowers at all times. 40 cents each. 
CLAYTON’S CRIMSON. A bright crimson flower of medium 
size which is also a splendid grower. 30 cents each. 
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