
DIANTHUS — sweet witliom 
Dy-an‘-thus. From dios, divine, and anthos, flower 
Various colors 6 to 18 inches May to August 
CULTURE. These plants like sunshine and a well drained soil, although 
they do well in semi-shade. They do not like to become wet at any time. 
PROPAGATION. Often these self-sow and the clumps become matted. 
They are best propagated from stem cuttings in the late summer and from 
division of roots. This should be done often; otherwise they become too 
thickly matted and choke themselves out. When not propagated each year 
the flowers do not grow as large. 
USES. Good for the rock garden, borders and also for cutting, as they last 
long and have a very fragrant odor. No perennial garden would be complete 
without them. There are many to choose from and they combine well with 
almost all perennials. 
DISEASES. Anthracnose is the cause of the branches dying; the leaves 
first turning yellow and then brown. Spray with Bordeaux Mixture. Sudden 
wilting or rotting at the base is usually due to crown rot. Red Spider may be 
kept down by dusting with sulphur or spraying with a weak solution of lime- 
sulphur, 
NORTH ACRE GARDENS noiana 
