Dwarf carnation plant `Sneffels`

Abstract

A carnation plant known by the cultivar name Sneffels 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 4 lateral stems 21 to 27 cm long, each developing a terminal flower and 4 to 5 secondary buds which open intermittently as the terminal flowers seneses; lavender pink flowers 4.0 to 6.0 cm in diameter with a slight 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 83-40-2 and known as Sneffels and substantially as herein described and illustrated.