Carnation plant

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of carnation plant, of maize yellow flower color, improved production and disease resistance qualities, reduction in tendency of calyx to burst and cause splits as flowers open fully, which was originated by me by crossing numbered but unnamed and unpatented seedlings.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of carnation plant designated Jaunita 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 oxysporum and F. roseum, and rots such as damping off and water molds, small serrated flowers which open fully without bursting the calyx and causing "splits"; a distinctive and attractive maize yellow flower color which fades evenly and beautifully; and good heat tolerance which is superior to that of the parent lines and the variety known as "Sim".