DIAN'THUS HISPAN'ICUS. 
SPANISH PINK. 
Order. 
TRIGYNIA. 
Natural Order. 
CARYOPHYLLEtf:. 
Native of 
Height 
Flowers in 
Duration 
Cultivated 
Spain. 
1 foot. 
July, Sept. 
Perennial. 
in 1820. 
No. 108. 
Dianthus, or Jove’s Flower, is deduced from the 
Greek Dios, of Jove ; and anthos, a flower. His- 
panicus, from Hispania, the ancient name of Spain, 
whence this plant has been imported. 
At No. 65, of this work, the Dianthus Chinensis 
was given, and the same observations will, in many 
particulars, equally apply to both species. This is 
of more robust growth than the Chinese species, and 
in appearance more nearly approaches the Dianthus 
barbatus, or Sweet William ; but contrary to the 
habits of both these species, its seedlings never vary 
in colour. 
If the general character of the Spanish and China 
Pinks were, in different degrees, incorporated in the 
same plant, some beautiful varieties would certainly 
be produced; and from their apparent affinity, we 
have no doubt but this may be easily effected by 
a little attention ; and probably by merely planting 
them together, so that the farina of the one would be 
carried to the styles of the other. 
It may be sown in rich light soil, in March or 
April, and the young plants bear transplanting, if 
required. It will continue two or three years. 
Class. 
DECANDRIA. 
