Carnation named Mei-Bao

Abstract

A new variety of carnation of the closed calyx or non-splitting type, characterized by a vigorous growth and precocious blooming habit of very large flowers having dark red and violet coloration of its petals which are bordered by white margins.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of carnation plant, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its high productivity of very large flowers borne singly on rigid generally upright pedicels on a sturdy, upright relatively short peduncle, the flowers being characterized by having dark red and violet coloration of its petals which are bordered by a white margin.