. Dreer's quarterly wholesale price list of seeds, plants &c. : spring edition April 1895 June . NEW WHITE CARNATION, Lois C Haettel. A white variety that was introduced by us last season iu a limited way. It is of California origin, and one of the most prolific and continuous bloomers yet introduced. The cut gives a good idea of the actual size and shape of the flower. The petals are very heavily fringed, giving it a peculiar lace- like appearance. The habit of the plant is all that could be desired, while in fragrance it excels any variety now on the market. We give below a few of the ma
. Dreer's quarterly wholesale price list of seeds, plants &c. : spring edition April 1895 June . NEW WHITE CARNATION, Lois C Haettel. A white variety that was introduced by us last season iu a limited way. It is of California origin, and one of the most prolific and continuous bloomers yet introduced. The cut gives a good idea of the actual size and shape of the flower. The petals are very heavily fringed, giving it a peculiar lace- like appearance. The habit of the plant is all that could be desired, while in fragrance it excels any variety now on the market. We give below a few of the many testimonals sent us in reference to this fine white carnation. Mr. William Scott of Buffalo, N. Y., writes us : "I find Lois C. Haettel a good grower in an exceptionally dry season, an early bloomer with medium sized flowers, pure white in color, of perfect form and a free ; F. Goldring & Co., S. Siagerlands, Albany, New York, say : "We consider Lois C Haettel Carnations to be our best white, and intend growing it largely next season. In our soil—a rich sandy loam—this variety makes a fine sturdy growth, producin<j its flowers very freely ou long stiff stems, and best of all it is a good seller. We would strongly commend it to those needing a good all round white ; 2i inch pots, ready now, 75 cts. per dozen ; $ per 100. Hawaii. Ophelia and ^Weetbiiiei^. Tsxro Fine Pink Carnations. OPHELIA — (Ed-ward- Swayne.) Large pink, rather darker than Scott. Winner of Craig cup for best seedling at Philadelphia, spring of '93. 2k inch pots, $ per doz.; $ per 100. S^WEETBRIER. Winner of first premium for " best seedling of any color" at Philadelphia, November 7, 1893. An ex- quisite shade of light pink (between Wilder and Day- break) ; a strong grower ; an early, very free con- tinuous bloomer ; fragrant, good size, long stiff stems. 2^ inch pots, $ per doz. ; $ per 100. The above prices are for established
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