Carnation plant

Abstract

A carnation plant known by the cultivar name Ace and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of commercial double flower type; flat flower form, reflexing slightly at maturity; medium flower size; light orange flower color with scarlet red picotee color pattern, faintly striped; medium flowering response; 6 to 8 flowers and buds showing color per flower stem; medium peduncle length; strong peduncle strength; and tall plant height.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus caryophyllus, L., known by the cultivar name Ace, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of commercial double flower type; flat flower form, reflexing slightly at maturity; medium flower size, ranging from 45 to 65 mm. in diameter; light orange flower color with scarlet red picotee color pattern, faintly striped; medium flowering response; 6 to 8 flowers and buds showing color per flowering stem; medium peduncle length, ranging from 10 to 12 cm.; strong peduncle strength; and tall plant height.