86 CATCHFLY FAMILY. 



(axile). Seeds generally numerous. Herbs more or less 

 swollen at the joints of the stem ; with opposite leaves, with- 

 out stipules. 



I. SUB-ORDER, (Sileneje). Sepals united. (MonophyUus 

 Calyx). Petals and Stamens hypogynous, inserted on the 

 summit of a stalk to the Ovary. 



5. GENERA. 



5. PINK. 10. CATCHFLY. 1. COCKLE. 



1. SOAPWORT. 5. CAMPION. 



PINK. Dianthus. 



Calyx tubular, (pi. II. 1 1) 5 toothed, with about four opposite 

 scales or bracteoles, at the base, which overlap (imbricated). 

 Petals 5 clawed. Stamens 10. Styles 2. Capsules cylindrical. 

 1 -celled. Seeds peltate. Name signifies 'Jupiter,' and 'a 

 flower,' dedicated, as it were, to Deity itself, to express the 

 high value set upon this charming genus of flowers.] 



None of the wild Pinks are common ; but the single 

 Pinks of the garden are so true to the character, that 

 when you do meet with any of the wild species, you 

 will readily recognize them, after you have examined 

 some of the garden Pinks. I will give you the de- 

 scription of the most beautiful of the Genus, the 

 Clove Pink or Carnation which is the origin of all the 

 beautiful double Carnations and Pinks of our gardens. 



