Carnation named Lonsico

Abstract

A new carnation variety particularly distinguished by the substantially solid ruby red coloration of its medium sized blooms which are borne on long, strong, straight stems and which bloom profusely during the recurrent blooming seasons of Spring and Fall, this plant having a vigorous, upright growth habit with rigid stems and comparatively few leaves, the plant height at eight months averaging about 100 cm.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new carnation cultivar, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its ruby red flowers of medium size which bloom profusely during each of its recurrent blooming seasons, and by its vigorous growth habit which is resistant to Fusarium oxysporum.