DG Site Updates: Proposal: Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) Forum, 1 by Michael_Ronayne

Michael_Ronayne wrote:
On Monday December 21, 2009 I purchased a bunch of five (5) Dianthus barbatus Green Trick cut stems for $3.99 at Nutley NJ Shop-Rite. Three (3) bunches (15 stems) were on sale for $10.00. The total length of the stems is 20” including the green ball on top. The country of origin was listed as Colombia and the cut flowers were identified as “Green Ball Dianthus”. The steam are unremarkable and closely resemble Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) with the possible exception that the leafs were not as rigid as a true carnation. This were defiantly not a pure specimen of Dianthus barbatus.

If you want a specific portion of the stem photographed send me a DM and I will try to accommodate your request. I won’t attempt any cloning until tomorrow. I will take the best photographs and post them to DG PlantFiles.

Mike