Gloechrer — CARNATION MANUAL 
DISBUDDING 
Disbudding is a necessary and regular practice, calculated to throw all of the energy of each stem 
into the production of one large central flower. Early removal of the side buds means fullest conserva- 
tion of the energy for the main bud. However, from a practical standpoint, too much time is consumed 
in disbudding if the side buds are too small and too close to grasp easily and snap off. With a little 
practice, the disbudder can learn the correct twist to snap off the side buds quickly and without tearing 
the flowering shoot. Disbudding is one of the most time-consuming jobs in growing carnations, and many 
growers have found it expedient to bring in part-time or after-school help to keep up with this work. 
On some varieties used primarily for corsages or boutonnieres, it may be more profitable for retail 
growers to leave 3 or 4 buds per stem, letting each bud develop in turn and cutting the flowers with- 
out stems. 
SUMMARY OF CARNATION TIMING AT COLORADO A&M 
TO OCTOBER 1, 1952 
(All data are for Sim Varieties) 
First crop Peak cut Second crop Peak cut 
From a single pinch made: eenrareg er esem eure alae 
Tate g | fe Pod ARIE UNS REE Sean 7/29— 8/25 8/5 11/18—2/9 12/16* 
WAY Ne oie ond tcceoge oat 8/5 — 9/16 8/29 12/16—3/8 1/10** 
SUNE@s TS Nee ea 9/16—11/17 10/7 2/10—5/9 3/9 
BONY tO ence eines 10/11—12/22 12/2 4/6 —6/7 4/27 
From a solid second pinch made: 
SUNOS S a es 9/2 —11/10 none 3/S —5/9 + none 
BUN GPO lS alco yccoese ahs 9/2 —11/24 none 3/2 —5/9 + none 
BOG. crews) Me 11/4 — 1/19 12/11 4/13—6/7 + none 
AL) es (1 i ah hay hy ae Sa ae 11/4 — 2/2 none 4/13—6/7 + none 
FAT ye eta Re Giese a ee ame 12/9 — 2/2 1/6 4/20—6/7 + none 
Seo 1/27— 5/9 ++ —-2,/24 
Os Fac Be La NAR WAL EEE seg 2/24— 6/7 + 3/30 
From a 2 and 2 staggered pinch 
made: 
June 15—July 15 ............. 11/4 — 2/2 none steady cut to 5/9 + 
Noy 1S—Alg- 18 11/25— 2/23 1/6 A/13—6/7 + 5/4 
Aug. 15—Sept. 19 .............. 12/30— 5/9 none 
Sepia veoh 619-4 a 2/24— 6/7 none 
From other staggered pinches as 
follows: 
one pinch per plant June 5, 20 
CRC? IULY er ny cas, 8/26—12/22 none steady cut to 5/9 + 
one pinch per plant June 5, 20 
arid July’ 5,20 ices) sions 10/21—12/22 none steady cut to 5/9 + 
one pinch per plant July 5, 20 
ORO AUG Oe iat oh ok! 11/18— 2/2 none steady cut to 6/7 + 
one pinch per plant July 5, 20 
and Avgs, 20 rane 12/2 — 2/16 none steady cut to 6/7 + 
*Third crop began Mar. 9 — cut heavily April and May. 
**Third crop began Apr. 13 — cut heavily early May to June. 
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