Carnation named Hilstefa

Abstract

A new spray carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its profuse production of rather small flowers having a dark pink coloration of the inside surface of the flower petals which is enlivened by white edges, the reverse side of the petals being white, the flowers being borne in a cluster at the upper end of a long, strong flower stem. The plant itself is a tall bush having a height of about 100 cm. with a rapid, vigorous and upright growth habit and abundant foliage.

I claim: 
     
       1. The new and distinct spray carnation cultivar substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its relatively small flowers each having about thirty to thirty-four petals, the inner side of which have a dark pink coloration, the flowers being produced profusely on long, rigid and erect stems of a tall, strong plant having a vigorous and upright growth habit and abundant foliage.