Carnation named Killer

Abstract

A new standard carnation having a recurrent blooming habit and particularly distinguished by its profuse production of very large, Turkey Red flowers borne singly on long, strong, upright stems having moderately abundant foliage. This plant blooms profusely in its Spring, Midseason and Fall blooming periods with a vigorous growth habit, reaching a height of about 130 cm. at eight months of growth, resulting in a very favorable variety for commercial propagation for the production of cut flowers.

We claim: 
     
       1. The new and distinct carnation cultivar, substantially as herein shown and described, particularly distinguished by its profuse production of very large Turkish Red flowers borne singly on long, strong stems of a tall plant having a vigorous growth habit.