NOTEWORTHY PERENNIALS 



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Clove Pink. Incomparable for edging. 



are often deeply and oddly cut. These sorts lack fragrance. They 

 bloom later than the others and last till frost-time. 



Another interesting sort with flowers much like a Carnation is D. 

 latifoliiis atrococcineus, the Everblooming Sweet WiUiam, which has 

 intense crimson, double flowers. The plants grow 18 inches tall 

 and are constantly in bloom in Summer. 



Among the dwarf varieties are foimd the Maiden Pink (D. del- 

 toides), a dwarf trailer with rosy-pink or white flowers which open 

 from June to August. 



Uses. The Pinks are very fragrant and free bloomers. They are 

 good for cutting, and for the rock garden, together with the drawfer 

 sorts. All are good for edgings or to use in borders. 



Culture. AU of the above Pinks, are of easy culture and except 

 for the Sweet William and the Chinese Pinks, last for many years. All 

 like a warm soil and one that wiU not become too wet at any time. 

 The plants will die out quickly if the soil is not weU drained. They 

 should be divided often, else the plants will choke themselves out. 

 The Sweet William should be treated as a biennial, sowing the seed 

 each year. When not propagated each year the plants and flowers 

 are not as large. 



