Carnation plant

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of carnation plant named Big Red, which was originated by me by crossing numbered but unnamed and unpatented seedlings.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of carnation plant named Big Red substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of a very vigorous and free-breaking plant habit, and strong and straight stems; superior resistance to soil-borne diseases such as Fusarium oxysporium and Fusarium roseum and other root-rots such as damping off, water molds, and the like; large serrated flowers which open fully without bursting the calyx and causing "splits"; a distinctive and attractive red flower color which does not fade and has no white streaks; and good heat tolerance which is superior to that of the parent lines and the so-called "Sim".