Show of Love for Country's Farmers

I saw something that looked like an ivory head of lettuce on a stalk 20" long and knew I had to have it. The shopkeeper used a single sheet of the local newspaper to wrap around the stems. A guilt-free purchase at RMB12 for the bunch.

How much is a single carnation at the corner bodega is these days?

related facts
> Agricultural workers represent 60% of China's population
> Pink carnations represent a mother's undying love

currency converter
> RMB12 ~ a buck fifty