Carnation named Cantalupo

Abstract

A new variety of carnation plant particularly distinguished by its unifloral production of a double type of flower having a bright red coloration of monochrome distribution and numerous petals with sharply serrated margins, the blooms being carried on strong, upright stems of medium length and having good endurance as a cut flower and suitability for shipment.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of carnation cultivar, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its large, double flower of bright red color, the color of the petals being of monchrome distribution, and the flowers being borne singly on strong, upright stems.