The Carnation and Picotee

This special edition of 'The Carnation and Picotee: Its History, Properties ad Management' was written by E. S. Dodwell, and first published in 1886, making it over one-hundred-and-thirty years old. The book features sections on The Carnation - Its History, The Carnation - Its Management, Why Do Carnations Run?, Seedling Raising - How to Save Seed, Diseases of the Carnation, The Pleasures of a Garden, Picotees, plus more. A fabulous old book full of expert knowledge on the Carnation and other Dianthus varieties. This book is 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.