This special edition of 'American Carnation Culture: The Evolution of Dianthus Caryophyllus Semperflorens' was written by Lora L. Lamborn, and first published in 1901, making it well over a century old. The book features sections on Origin of the Term Dianthus, History of Carnations from Alegatiere, 1844 to Charles Starr, 1890, Hybridizing and Crossing, Carnations in the Field, Growing Carnations Under Glass Through the Summer, Diseases of Carnations, and more. A wonderfully informative old book on the cultivation and care of carnations, and a must for all carnation-growing enthusiasts, both amateur 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.