INTRODUCTION. 
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multifidis, foliis linearibus; i. e. Sand 
Dianthus; or, Dianthus with moftly one 
flower on the Item, oval obtufe fcales to 
the calyx, the petals cut into many 
points, and the leaves linear or narrow. 
This Pink, according to Linnaeus, is a 
native of the colder parts of Europe; it 
is alfo found in the north of England; 
but the improved varieties of what were 
formerly called Pheafant Eyes, are the 
fubjeft of that part of the following work 
where Pinks are treated of, having now 
the preference in this and other countries; 
thefe fo materially differ, in fome of their 
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properties, from the original fpecies, that 
it is not eafy to afcertain to which of them, 
as defcribed by Linnaeus, they moft pro¬ 
perly belong; there is, however, reafon 
to believe, that the arenarius of Linnaeus, 
is the original Pheafant Eye, and as fuch 
it is given in this place. 
The 
