introduction of innumerable exotic novelties, all of 
which for awhile occuj)y attention, hut many un- 
duly so, and are subsequently soon forgotten. 
This very circumstance gave rise to our addition 
of the Floral Register to this work, that through 
its pages, and miniature engravings, every newly- 
introduced plant might be brought under the im- 
mediate notice of our readers, and their merits or 
demerits set forth, whilst those only of prominent 
beauty or interest would receive further illustration 
in the Botanic Garden. 
At present the Dianthus aggregatus is met with 
of one deep rich colour only, but by attention to 
its culture from seed it would be likely to sport 
into varieties, as others of its family are prone to 
do, and thereby secure the attention of the florist, 
who searches for novelty. If prizes were generally 
offered by Floricultural Societies, for the best seed- 
ling Sweet-williams, there cannot be a doubt but 
the improved flowers would, in a few’ years, become 
a splendid addition to our borders. Whether it be 
that our northern friends, the Scotch, have a more 
just appreciation of beauty, or are less led away by 
strange novelties, as Gerarde says, the fact appears 
that they value the Sweet-william more than the 
English. The Horticultural Societies of Ayrshire, 
Stirling, and Montrose, and probably others, offer 
prizes for Sweet-williams, and we hope to see our 
English societies do the same, that another beauti- 
ful plant may be restored to our gardens. 
Dianthus aggregatus will flourish in any good 
mould, and may be easily increased by cuttings of 
the young shoots, which spring near the roots. 
Don’s Syst. Bot. 1, 385. 
