Dwarf carnation plant Maroon Bells

Abstract

A carnation plant known by the cultivar name Maroon Bells was developed through a breeding program and is particularly characterized as to uniqueness by its dwarf growth habit and the following combined characteristics: upon pinching a rooted cutting, forms 4 to 6 lateral stems 18 to 25 cm long, each developing a terminal flower and 2 to 4 lateral buds which open intermittently after the terminal flowers senses; brilliant maroon flowers 3 to 5 cm in diameter with a slight spice fragrance; can be grown under specified environmental conditions either as a single pinched plant per 10 cm pot or 3 pinched plants per 13 cm pot, which results in an ideal new flowering house plant.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus carophyllus, Linn, identified as 85-215-6 and known as Maroon Bells and substantially as herein described and illustrated.