Sweet William (DIANTHUS) 
DIANTHUS-PINK or CARNATION 
A large family of plants producing rich showy 
blossoms. Selections from the following list may be 
planted in the mixed perennial border, as edgings for 
beds and many varieties are especially useful in the 
rock garden or dry wall. 
CULTURE. Dianthuses like a warm, gritty soil containing 
plenty of lime and one that will not become too wet at any time, 
especially in winter as they are often killed if ice forms around 
them. Snow is the best possible protection but ice is the reverse. 
Plant in full sun in spring or fall 8 to 10 inches apart. 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS—SWEET-WILLIAM 
An old favorite that has been cultivated in gardens 
for years. Strictly speaking it is a biennial but when 
grown on well drained soil it assumes the character 
of a perennial. Height 18 to 24 inches. Suitable for the 
mixed perennial border. Flowers excellent for cutting. 
Dianthus barbatus—Pink Beauty 
PINK BEAUTY—SWEET-WILLIAM 
A lovely salmon-pink that should be grown in every garden. 
Dianthus barbatus—Dunnetti 
DUNNETT SWEET-WILLIAM 
A rich dark crimson. 
Dianthus barbatus, marginatus 
MARGINATUS SWEET-WILLIAM 
Reddish center margined with white. 
DIANTHUS SPECIES 
‘Dianthus alpinus aiwoodi 
Height 4 inches. One of the loveliest of all rockery pinks, 
with glossy leaves and large flowers of various shades of rose 
and pink, produced during July and August. 
* Dianthus deltoides 
MAIDEN PINK 
A beautiful little prostrate plant with narrow leaves and 
bearing a profusion of small, crimson flowers during June and 
July. Fine for the rockery. 
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DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS — GRASS PINK 
Low, tufty, perennials 1 foot in height, for the 
rockery, dry wall or for the edging of beds. Single and 
double fragrant flowers produced in great abundance 
from early spring until fall. The colors range through 
many shades of pink, white, purple and also interest¬ 
ing variegated forms. Universal favorite and very 
hardy. 
*Dianthus plumarius nanus fl. pi. 
Height 10 inches. Compact plants, producing double flowers 
in a great diversity of colors. 
‘Dianthus plumarius, Highland Hybrids Mixed 
Crimson, salmon, pink, white with eye, and many intermedi 
ate shades. Very fragrant and long blooming. 
‘Dianthus plumarius semperflorens (Mixed) 
PERPETUAL FLOWERING PINK 
Double and semi-double forms producing blossoms over a 
long season. 
DICENTRA — BLEEDINGHEART 
Charming hardy perennials having deeply cut 
foliage and attractive flowers of interesting structure. 
Perfectly charming plants cultivated in borders, wild 
gardens and rockeries. 
CULTURE. They like a deep, rich, light soil and a partially 
shaded location, are long lived and should not be disturbed after 
they become established. Plant in spring or fall 12 to 18 inches 
apart. 
‘Dicentra eximia 
FRINGED BLEEDINGHEART 
Height 12 to 15 inches. A dwarf growing sort with beautiful 
finely cut foliage and pretty pink flowers produced throughout 
the season. 
Dicentra spectabilis 
BLEEDINGHEART 
Height 1 V 2 to 2 feet. One of the best perennials of our 
gardens. Deep rosy-red heart-shaped flowers produced on long 
racemes and at their best during May and June. If given sufficient 
room and moisture the plant will continue as an attractive mass 
until late summer. 
Bleedingheart (DICENTRA) 
