Carnation plant named `Lontieno`

Abstract

A new carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its medium sized flowers which exhibit an overall light pink color comprising a combination of Dawn Pink and Venetian Pink, the lighter color being at the margins of the petals which are many in number presenting a very pleasing ball form, the blooms being borne on long, strong, upright stems having moderately abundant foliage. The plant blooms profusely during recurrent periods from spring to fall on a tall, upright bush having vigorous growth with good strength.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct carnation variety, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by the profuse production of medium sized blooms having a generally light pink overall coloration with many petals and of a generally ball shape, the plant being of tall, bush shape with intermittent blooming seasons and profuse production of flowers on long, strong, upright stems.