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Dianthus gratianopolitanus arvenensis. A choice lower growing form of the above bear- 
ing smaller bright pink flowers, with a deeper eye, on 5 inch stems. 
sek Hachwe autor G1.25) 12tfor1$5.00, 
Dianthus glaucus compactus. Perhaps this is misnamed, but it certainly describes the 
plant. A tight, low mat about 1 inch high, of small blue leaves and bright pink 
flowers on 2 inch stems in May and June. An excellent wall plant. Gritty lime soil 
in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) 90Q Bach» <3 tfors$825. © 12) for: $5.00, 
Dianthus Little Joe. A perfect little everblooming hybrid that everyone loves! Very 
ornamental clumps of deep blue-gray foliage about 3 inches high, topped with 
vivid deep crimson flowers from May to November. Pick the old flowers as soon 
as they fade to keep it blooming profusely. A good grower in a gritty lime soil in 
full sun, (Ph. 7-8) 50c Each, 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
Dianthus neglectus. A charming little species from Southern Europe that seems to have 
been created just for rock gardeners. Three inch high tufts of narrow, grass like 
dark green leaves and the most brilliant salmon pink flowers on 2 inch stems in 
June and July. These are offered here for Fall, 1948 delivery only. Give it a gritty 
lime soil in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
Dianthus neglectus Henriette. If you think the preceeding is perfect, you should seé this 
one. A minute tuft of tiny dark green leaves, never more than Y% inch high, completely 
hidden by a perfect dome of many huge flowers of a deeper, more vivid salmon 
pink than the above. A remarkable plant that is fast growing in popularity. It needs 
a gritty lime soil in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) Watch it or it may get lost among larger 
plants. >1,00= Each; § 3: for) $2.50; 12 for 1$10.00. 
Dianthus noeanus. (Usually listed as Acanthophyllum spinosum.) A large, very dense 
cushion of green, narrow, spine like foliage and tall stems to 10 inches high with 
small, finely fringed, fragrant white flowers. A native of Southern Europe and 
Southwestern Asia. Gritty lime soil and full sun. (Ph. 7-8) 
bUcHicach eto clotus come bastorih5.00. 
Dianthus pyridicolus. Perhaps misnamed, but a very useful and ornamental group. An 
attractive, solid mat of dark green leaves, much like D. deltoides but smaller leaves 
and the flower stems are ascending, nearly trailing, bearing airy sprays of small 
deep pink flowers in June, July and August. Thrives in any ordinary garden soil in 
full sun. (Ph. 6-8) An excellent subject for walks and terraces. 
35ceiKach, “Sion 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
Dianthus pyridicolus Dame Blanche. A nice form of the above with lighter green foliage 
and the flowers are a very pale rose, almost white, with a deeper pink eye. 
50ca Hache dator $1.25; (12 for= $5.00, 
Dianthus pyridicolus Lilliput. A minute form of the above with tiny oval leaves and 
flower stems to 3 inches high, bearing a profusion of tiny deep pink flowers that 
create a charming pink hazy effect. A perfect wall plant. Same soil and treatment 
as D. pyridicolus. pUcaHactin wo fol plea. to 4Ores5, 00: 
Dianthus pyridicolus Pastel. A very fine form with soft green leaves and quantities of 
delicate pastel pink flowers from June to August. One of the prettiest of all Dian- 
thuses. Ordinary garden soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) 50c Each. 3 for $1.25 12 for $5. 
SPECIAL DIANTHUS COLLECTION 
Four choice varieties useful for rock garden or wall garden 
Dianthus Bobby; Dianthus double pink; 
Dianthus deltoides Burgundy Red; Dianthus pyridicolus Pastel. 
1 of each (4 plants) 
3 of each (12 plants) 
One each of 10 varieties listed, our selection 

* Indicates New Introduction. 
