Vintage carnations present the sweet and spicy fragrance of clove. Frilly, 1 1/2–2" double blooms with a small percentage of singles. White to creamy white petals with a rose-colored edge. Grass-like, gray or blue-green foliage. Blooms late July through August and is best grown as an annual for cut-flower production. Chabaud is an old-fashioned type dating back to as early as 1904.