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England. The botanical name, Dianthos, is 

 from Greek words signifying, the flower of 

 God } or divine flower, on account of its pre- 

 eminent beauty. 



Margaret. The fine Double Pinks are not 

 equal to the Carnation, but still they are su- 

 perb ; and you say they are more desirable, be- 

 cause thev are so hardy- We have two varie- 

 ties, the one with rich purple centre and white 

 border, so finely fringed, is my favorite : it is 

 two and a half inches in diameter, 



H. I don't agree with you : I think the 

 other is the handsomest ; the centre is deep 

 crimson, bordered with fine blush — almost 

 destitute of any fringe, — and the flower is as 

 large as yours. 



M. The common kinds do very well when 

 none of the superior sorts can be obtained, as 

 they have the same exquisite fragrance ; but 

 one fine variety is worth fifty of them. 



