44 Alpine Plants. 
treatment is carried out no one will have much 
difficulty in growing it. 
Dianthus alpinus (Alps of Austria, etc.). 
Plant in a south aspect sheltered from the mid- 
day sun, using two parts of good fibrous loam to one 
of grit and one of leaf-mould. A top-dressing of leaf- 
mould and sand should be worked among the young 
growths once or twice a year, as the young growths 
do not root into the ground like some of the other 
species of Dianthus; they should be carefully lifted 
up, and the top-dressing be then carefully put under 
each shoot, taking care to leave out the tips ; if this 
is done, the plant will greatly benefit, and soon 
become a fine clump, 
Dianthus Atkinsoni (Garden Origin). 
Plant near the eye, so that a watch may be kept 
against slugs, in a well-drained, sunny position on the 
flat, facing south, using a compost of two parts of 
fibrous loam, clear of all wireworm, to one of leaf- 
mould, and a little coarse, sharp sand. Top-dress 
several times a year with the same compost. This 
plant is very apt to over-flower itself ; should it appear 
to be doing so, the number of flowers permitted 
must be reduced. Cuttings should be taken from 
this plant each year to ensure maintenance of stock. 
Dianthus atrorubens (S. Europe). 
Treat like Dianthus cinnabarinus. 
Dianthus callizonus (Transylvania). 
Plant on the flat part of the rockery, facing full 
south, using a light, sandy soil, as the plant forms 
