Miniature carnation Sandy

#This invention comprises a new and distinct miniature carnation variety that has its own set of characteristics that set it apeart from all other varieties of miniature carnations. The newly discovered variety, called "Sandy," originated as a sport of Lilac, an unpatented variety.

#The botantical classification of the new variety is Dianthus caryophyllus longicaulis. The commercial classification is Miniature Carnation. The plant takes the form of a bush.

#Asexual propogation of the newly discovered miniature carnation variety has been made at Siri Brothers Nursery, Inc. at East Palo Alto, Calif., by taking cuttings. The cuttings so taken and grown have consistently produced flowers that have the new and distinct characteristics hereinafter described.

#This new variety of miniature carnation plant is illustrated by the accompanying drawings which show the color characteristics of the flower as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to obtain through conventional photographic procedures.

#FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of the bloom of the new variety Sandy on the right and showing the parent Lilac on the left.

#FIG. 2 is a view of the sprays of the new variety Sandy on the right and the prior art Lilac on the left.

#The following detailed description of the new variety is based on my detailed observations of the new cultivar which were made at Siri Brothers Nursery Inc. at 940 O'Connor Street, East Palo Alto, Calif. The response time, blooming period, total vigor, and color may vary slightly with varying environmental conditions such as temperature, length of day, and light intensity. The color description is given by designation "H" for hue and "L" for lightness in color chart references designated "LCC" for Limit Color Cascade, Munsell Color, Baltimore, Md. and "RHS" for The Royal Horticultural Colour Chart, Royal Horticultural Society, London, England.

#Height: As compared to other varieties short to medium.

#Foliage: Average to slightly less than average.