Carnation plant

Abstract

A carnation plant known by the cultivar name Eolo and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of commercial double flower type; cupola flower form when open; very small flower size; pink-lilac flower color; 4-7 flowers and buds showing color per flowering stem; strong peduncle strength; short peduncle length; constant number (five) sepals; constant number (thirty-two) petals; petals have insignificant serrations; petal has very long nail; two styles; styles have curly peaks; calyx color somewhat darker than peduncle.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus caryophyllus, L. known by the cultivar name Eolo, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of commercial double flower type; cupola flower form when open; very small flower size; pink-lilac flower color; 4 to 7 flowers and buds showing color per flowering stem; strong peduncle and short peduncle length; five sepals; thirty-two petals; petals having insignificant serrations and long nail.