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Commercial carnations are genetically engineered monstrosities. Also, they are not good for pollinators.

"The multi-petaled mutants we have selectively bred barely function as viable plants anymore. [...] Also, the duplication of petals has made it so that insects cannot reach the interior to get at the pollen or nectar, removing a great deal of their potential ecological value."

http://www.indefenseofplants.com/blog/2017/2/20/carnations