. Commercial carnation culture; a practical guide to modern methods of growing the American carnation for market purposes. Carnations. 42 DEVELOPMENT OF THE CARNATION Enchantress, a sport from the Hght pink parent, and as Rose- pink appeared about the same time, the three Enchantresses took the course and are still in the running, though they are finally losing in stride, especially in the estimation of the more careful and exacting growers. Along with White Enchantress (1907) came Beacon, the freest Carnation ever grown, with many faults at times, glorious at others, indispensable, and now we
. Commercial carnation culture; a practical guide to modern methods of growing the American carnation for market purposes. Carnations. 42 DEVELOPMENT OF THE CARNATION Enchantress, a sport from the Hght pink parent, and as Rose- pink appeared about the same time, the three Enchantresses took the course and are still in the running, though they are finally losing in stride, especially in the estimation of the more careful and exacting growers. Along with White Enchantress (1907) came Beacon, the freest Carnation ever grown, with many faults at times, glorious at others, indispensable, and now we are all watch- ing to see what Champion will Bloom of White Perfection (Somewhat Reduced) THE PRESENT DAY The year 1909 brought May Day, which is still grown and valued in England, and Pink Delight, probably Dorner's very best Carnation. It has taken nearly six years to at- tain and hold its place at the very top of the light pink section, and is still making converts, as it is being shown to. 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 Dick, John Harrison, 1877- ed. New York, A. T. DeLaMare printing & publishing co. , ltd.
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