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habit of growth, from nine to twelve inches in height. 
The flowers, in their general aspect of growth, resemble a 
large specimen of the Florist varieties of Pinks, as grown 
for competition, but differ in showing a single expansion 
of flower-lobes, rather than of double petal series, and 
each entire blossom being from two to three inches in di- 
ameter, whilst the entire series of petals, instead of all 
combining to form a single blossom, with the usual dark 
ray or’ center, as is the case in the varieties above quoted, 
in the present example range themselves into a series of 
distinct inner flower circles, or rays, each marked with its 
own beautiful series of colored spots at the base, converg- 
ing to a crimson belt or zone, and together forming a large 
aggregate cluster or flower-head. The arrangement of 
these concentric series of picturesque petal-rays within one 
simple base or crown, forms one of the most novel and 
singular combinations yet known in gardens. 
D. supérbus.—This is one of the most fragrant of the 
Pink family; the petals of the flower are very much cut 
or fringed; one foot and a half high; flowers in July and 
August; white or rose color. 
D. alpinus.—Alpine or Dwarf Pink.—A pretty little 
perennial, suitable for rock-work, with creeping roots; 
although not aspiring (not exceeding 3 or 4 inches in 
height) it soon takes possession of all the ground in the 
neighborhood. The flowers are small, white, or flesh col- 
ored, variegated with a circle of red or purple. JD. are- 
narius, or Sand Pink; D. plumarius, D. diminutus, and 
some other dwarf species are also proper for rock-work. 
