Dwarf carnation plant `Shavano`

Abstract

A carnation plant known by the cultivar name Shavano 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 3 to 6 lateral stems 21 to 26 cm long, each developing a terminal flower and secondary buds which open intermittently after the terminal flowers seneses; dark pink flowers 4.5 to 6.0 cm in diameter with an intense clove 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 caryophyllus, Linn, identified as 85-215-116 and known as Shavano and substantially as herein described and illustrated.