Word Finder - carnations

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(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.

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The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

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A rosy pink colour

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The pinkish colors used in art to render human face and flesh

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A scarlet colour.

Pinks, border carnations, anemones tend to be pink.

His renown fruit catalog in recent years has included a few carnations.

Ken Muir Offering a collection of spray carnations from the soft fruit specialist!

There are many different colors of Carnations.

One whole summer, sometimes two, must elapse before the layers will be fully rooted in the case of woody plants; but such plants as carnations and picotees, which are usually propagated in this way, in favourable seasons take only a few weeks to root, as they are layered towards the end of the blooming season in July, and are taken off and planted separately early in the autumn.

Gardeners often dispense with the pot, using sphagnum moss and leaf-mould only when propagating indiarubber plants, perpetual carnations, dracaenas, &c.

Increase roses and American shrubs, by layering, budding or cuttings, and go on with the layering of carnations and picotees.

Propagate all sorts of herbaceous plants by rooted slips or suckers; take off layers of carnations, picotees and pansies.

Continue the propagation of herbaceous plants, taking off the layers of carnations, picotees, pansies and chrysanthemums, by the end of the month; choice carnations and picotees may be potted and wintered in cold frames if the season is wet and ungenial.

Plant Houses, Frames, &c. - Carnations and picotees in pots must be kept rather dry to prevent damping off.

Carnations and other plants that are throwing up flower stems, if wanted to flower in winter, should be cut back, that is, the flower stems should be cut off to say 5 in.

Roses, carnations, camellias, azaleas, pelargoniums and the hardier sorts of plants will do better if placed in a cold frame or pit until the middle of November than they would in an ordinary greenhouse.

Saprophytic bacteria can readily make their way down the dead hypha of an invading fungus, or into the punctures made by insects, and Aphides have been credited with the bacterial infection of carnations, though more recent researches by Woods go to show the correctness of his conclusion that Aphides alone are responsible for the carnation disease.

It is reported that of the 6,000 Chinese farms which grow carnations, fewer than ten actually pay royalties to the Japanese company.

Two shows were held both in July, with the schedules extended still only the odd class for perpetual carnations.

They all tossed pink carnations into the water in memory of the ones who did not make it.

Price includes free UK delivery. £ 11.99 More details 15 Classic carnations 15 Single long lasting mixed color Carnations with greenery.

In 1926 he started up his own business at Wokingham, Berks specializing in P-f carnations.

The object of the Society is to further the culture and improvement of Carnations and all other dianthus and allied plants.

All previous Rules and Standards for judging perpetual Flowering Carnations are hereby rescinded.

For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet William, which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds.

For instance, pinks, carnations and sweet william, which are all dianthus, would not be classed as different kinds.

Popular flower choices include baby's breath, tea roses, carnations, and orchids, but other flowers can work just as well.

Flower choices can range from lilies to carnations, daisies to roses.

You can even be specific by typing in "roses" or carnations."

No longer are corsages relegated to just carnations or roses.

Girls are sure to love a corsage for prom made from roses, carnations, freesia, and baby's breath.

If you're looking for fall wedding ideas, you must include carnations.

Tying a ribbon around single stem live carnations, peonies or roses is another option for brides on a budget.

Black Magic roses, orange and yellow carnations or mums, and orange calla lilies are all excellent choices for a Halloween theme.

Carnations are made from many layers of gum paste with frilled edges.

Perpetual Carnations In The Open Air - For open-air gardening these have the decided advantage of continuous flowering over the border types of Carnations, and for bedding out are increasing in popularity.

Wildflower Pinks, also known just as Pinks, are in the Dianthus family, which makes them cousins to carnations, sweet Williams, baby's breath and about 300 other varieties of flowers.

Relatives of pinks include Carnations and Sweet Williams.

Stocks have a spiky appearance and a strong, clove-like scent similar to carnations.

There are nearly 300 different varieties of carnations and many are perennials.

Carnations need full sunlight for at least four hours each day.

Put bowls of water colored with red and blue food coloring on each table, and add white carnations with the stems cut off.

Give auriculas and carnations abundance of air, but keep the roots rather dry to prevent damping off.