aries 
APOLLO An outstanding salmon pink; well suited to all 
areas of the country; a good summer flower; larger than 
Netta; should become the foremost salmon pink variety 
growne Price class. = P=3 
APHRODITE A clear light pink; color has created very 
high retailer interest; outside petals bleach a little in 
late spring and early fall but do not burn; one comment 
was “superior to Princess Irene;" an early producer with 
an early comeback; it is best in areas of relatively high 
light intensity; good producer, Price class. - P=#3 
EROS Light pink; color similar to that of Aphrodite 
except that it is much deeper in summer and early fall; 
vigorous heavy growth; long strong stems; early flowering 
and fast comeback; large flowers with good average produc= 
tion. This variety has a tendency to split some in the 
early fall until night temperatures are maintained. A 
fine variety for spring, summer, fall and winter, 
Price class. = P=2 
DIANA A good commercial Carnation; variety emphasizes 
production; flower very satisfactory; growers of Fischer 
varieties are interested in this variety; a very satise- 
factory light pink, Price class. =~ P=3 
CUPID A true Briarcliff Pink; flower of medium size; 
a very high producer; at its best December through April; 
color is also excellent in summer but size is small; a 
good keeper. While this is not a large flower, its heavy 
production and its fine color make this a “bread:.and 
butter" varietye Price class. = Pe2 
VENUS Has been called a private gardener's variety - a 
show variety; flower excellent in every respect; variety, 
like Charm, possesses superlative flower qualities; a 
long stem and a large and beautiful salmon pink flower. 
Price class. = P=3 
MENTOR Rich rose pink during fall, winter and spring 
monthse Smooth medium pink during summer. Strong rigid 
stems, excellent keeping quality and color retention 
throughout the year. Direct benched February 15th and 
Single pinched, the crops come in July, February and 
Marche Price class. =- Pel 
