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that subject. The cuttings are best inserted in pots or 

 pans, surfaced with sand, and put in a frame or green- 

 house. Large plants may be divided after flowering, 

 this being also the best time for striking cuttings. 

 All bloom in summer, unless mentioned specially. 



EASILY GROWN PINKS 



Dianthus arenarius (Sand-loving Pink). A neat but 

 free-growing Pink, native of Eastern Europe, delighting 

 in a sandy soil and sun, and having white flowers 

 with a carmine ring ; deeply fringed and fragrant. 

 Excellent for dry, hot places. Increased by seeds or 

 cuttings. 



D. Caryophyllus (Carnation). Some growers find the 

 single Carnations useful for high positions on rockeries, 

 and also on the tops of walls, but they are rather large 

 for most rockeries. The best is the original single wild 

 plant, which has rose flowers, and is found wild in Southern 

 Europe. 



D. cruentus (Blood-red Pink). This plant is of stiff, 

 erect habit, with clustered heads of red flowers. Native 

 of Eastern Europe. It is easily grown in gritty soil, and 

 should be raised from seeds. 



D. deltoides (Maiden Pink). The Maiden Pink, which 

 grows wild on some British meadows and hills is a beauti- 

 ful little plant with narrow green leaves and bearing a 

 profusion of small, bright rose-pink or crimson flowers, 

 with a darker zone. There is also a white variety. 

 Easily grown on rockery, wall, or moraine ; flowers all 



