Abstract: Novel hydrophilic modified acrylic polymers, which are, in particular, hydrosoluble or hydrodispersible. These novel polymers contain, expressed in molar percentages, p % of units derived from an acrylic acid or ester, q % of units derived from an alkanolamine of said acid, r % of units derived from the alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium salt of the said acid, and s % of units derived from a vinylic monomer, p, q, r and s representing integers and being so selected that 1.ltoreq.p.ltoreq.99, O.ltoreq.q.ltoreq.96, O.ltoreq.r.ltoreq.99 and O.ltoreq.s.ltoreq.40, and the sum (p+q+r+s) is equal to 100.

Abstract: Novel hydrophilic modified acrylic polymers, particularly hydrodispersible or hydrosoluble modified acrylic polymers, containing, expressed in molar percentages, p % units derived from an acrylic acid or ester, q % units derived from an alkanolamide of said acid, r % units derived from the alkanolammonium salt of said acid, and s % units derived from a vinyl monomer, wherein p, q, r, s represent integers so selected that 1.ltoreq.p.ltoreq.95, O.ltoreq.q.ltoreq.99, O.ltoreq.r.ltoreq.99 and O.ltoreq.s.ltoreq.40, the sum (p+q+r+s) being equal to 100, and q and r never being nil simultaneously.

Abstract: A new cultivar of spray carnation particularly distinguished by the medium ized, well formed flowers of a light purple coloration produced profusely in the Spring, midseason and Fall, the plant being very branched with a vigorous, upright growth habit and very abundant foliage; the plant is also very resistant to Fusarium oxysporum.

Abstract: A new spray carnation variety particularly distinguished by its dark red wers of relatively small size produced profusely on strong, erect stems of medium length growing on a vigorous, upright plant having moderately abundant foliage and reaching an average height of about 106 cm. at eight months of growth. This plant has strong resistance to Fusarium oxysporum.

Abstract: A new and distinct standard carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its profuse production of medium sized blooms having a light yellow coloration, with petals having margins of dark violet coloration, said dark violet coloration is also present in short marks extending inwardly into the petals from the margins. The blooms are borne singly on long, strong, upright stems, the plant reaching a height of about 140 cm at eight months of growth, and having a recurrent blooming habit with moderately abundant foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct carnation cultivar of the standard type particularly distinguished by its profuse production of medium sized blooms having a generally white coloration but characterized by the petals having short, dark red marginal streaks which provide the blooms with an unusual, randomly spaced spots scattered over the face of each fully opened bloom, each bloom being borne singly on a relatively long, flowering stem and the plant having a recurrent blooming habit with moderately abundant foliage on strong, upright stems reaching a height of about 125 cm., at eight months of growth.

Abstract: A new and original variety of standard carnation particularly distinguished by its medium sized blooms the petals of which having a very light yellow body color bearing red striations which provide generally a flower of light color bearing a reddish heart due to the close gathering of the inner petals which render the flower with an attractive and pleasing appearance. This plant blooms profusely at recurrent intervals in the Spring, Midseason and Fall blooming seasons and the blooms are carried on strong, upright and rigid stems providing a cut flower length averaging about 78 cm. on a well-branched plant having a total height averaging about 130 cm. at eight months of growth and bearing a moderately abundant quantity of foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct standard carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its medium sized blooms of a light yellow coloration, the petals of which are longitudinally and closely striated with thin lines of light pink and sometimes white, the blooms being produced profusely during the Spring, Summer and Fall flowering seasons of a plant having a recurrent blooming habit. The flowers are borne singly on long, strong, upright stems of a vigorous plant which reaches an average height of about 140 cm., at eight months of growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct standard carnation cultivar particularly distinguished by its profuse production of medium sized blooms having a uniform dark red coloration, borne singly on long, strong, upright stems, the plant reaching a height of about 150 cm. at eight months of growth, and having a recurrent blooming habit with moderately abundant foliage.