CARNATION, TRIUMPH.
W e believe there are two carnations of the Perpetual flowering class bearing the above name, one being of British origin, the other American. That now referred to originated on this side of the Atlantic, having been raised by Mr. Engelmann. <affron Walden. It is ot crimson-scarlet hue. with just sufficient of the tire of the latter colour to render it bright and effective. As shown, the flowers were of medium size only; and while we were not strongly impressed with its petal quality or substance, we were distinctly pleased with its perfume, which was unmistakably that of the Old Clove. It was exhibited by Mr. C. Engelmann. Saffron Walden.— English “Gardening.”
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 15, 10 April 1912, Page 38
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114CARNATION, TRIUMPH. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 15, 10 April 1912, Page 38
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