The Book of the Carnation: Together with a Chapter on Raising New Carnations

This special edition of 'The Book of the Carnation' was written by R.P. Brotherston, and first published in 1904, making it well over one-hundred years old. The book features sections on Species of Dianthus, History of the Carnation, The Carnation as a Garden Plant, Malmaisons, Tree Carnations, History of the Pink, The Sweet William, Propagation by Seed, Pests and Diseases, plus more. An incredibly knowledgeable old book on Carnation Culture and a must-read for all Carnation enthusiasts, both novice and expert alike. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.