1. Miniature Carnation Group: Cut Flowers & Foliage Type of Plant: Dicot Leaf Arrangement: Opposite Identification : Bluish green stem and leaves, covered with white wax. Leaves long, narrow, and curled, looks monocotty. Lumps at nodes. Flowers in MANY different colors; a less fat calyx than standard carnation. Many smaller flower per stem. Dianthus species

2. How to pick healthy carnations : Long, straight stems which support the flowers. No brown or gray discoloration on the petals. No split calyx – untaped is better. No “sleepy” petals. How to keep them fresh : Keep them cool and out of the sunlight. Change water and use a floral preservative. How long will they usually last? Two weeks out of the cooler. Where are they grown? Mostly Colombia. Miniature Carnation Dianthus species