. American carnation culture. Carnations. "MRS. B. A. NELSON.' 79. MRS. E. A. NELSON. This carnation originated in Indianapolis, Ind., with E. A, Nelson. It has been tested for four years, which places it beyond the mutation which often waits on new carnations. The plant has a strong constitution, is a vigorous grower, and produces its flowers early, profusely and continuously, on strong stems from two to two and one-half feet long. The flower is a beautiful iridescent pink, from 3^ to 4 inches in diameter, and possesses an absolutely unbursting calyx, and has remarkable keepin


. American carnation culture. Carnations. "MRS. B. A. NELSON.' 79. MRS. E. A. NELSON. This carnation originated in Indianapolis, Ind., with E. A, Nelson. It has been tested for four years, which places it beyond the mutation which often waits on new carnations. The plant has a strong constitution, is a vigorous grower, and produces its flowers early, profusely and continuously, on strong stems from two to two and one-half feet long. The flower is a beautiful iridescent pink, from 3^ to 4 inches in diameter, and possesses an absolutely unbursting calyx, and has remarkable keeping qualities. It has won records of 91 >^ to 94 points from critical judges and has been the admiration at every carna- tion exhibition where shown. It will be on the market in the spring of 1902. The sales represented by B. A. Nelson, Indianapolis, Ind., and S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Lamborn, Levi Leslie, 1829- [from old catalog]. Alliance, Ohio, L. L. Lamborn


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