Carnation plant named `Lonziata`

Abstract

A new variety of spray carnation having relatively small, bright red blooms of a crimson and rose red coloration which are produced profusely, during intermittent spring, midseason and fall blooming periods, in a spray formation carried on long, strong stems averaging a height of about 115 centimeters at eight months, with flower stems averaging about 69 centimeters in length and the plant having a vigorous, upright and rather rigid growth habit with an abundant production of foliage.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of spray carnation, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its profuse but intermittent flower production, its tall, vigorous and upright growth habit, reaching a height of about 115 centimeters at eight months with flower stems averaging about 69 centimeters in length.