24 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, BOX 87, HILLSDALE, N. J. 

DABOECIA. Irish Heather. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Daboecia cantabrica. A charming, low growing, evergreen shrub from Western Europe, 
with shiny dark green leaves on erect branches 8 inches high, topped with long 
spikes of large deep purple bells from June to October. A fine plant to offset the 
tiny leaves and small flowers of the Callunas and Ericas. It requires an acid leafmold 
soil in sun or partial shade. (pH 4-6). 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00 
Daboecia cantabrica alba. The same low growing evergreen shrub, but with lighter green 
foliage and the large bells are pure white. A good contrast to the foregoing. Same 
soil and exposure. S0Ceiach eonOl pleco Lo rtOGe O00 
DAPHNE. Garland Flower. (Thymelaeaceae, Mezereum Family) 
Daphne cneorum. An evergreen little shrub from Europe, invaluable in all rock gar- 
dens, About 12 inches and always neat, with small light green leaves and clusters 
of rosy red very fragrant flowers in May and June and again in September. It 
requires a light peaty, acid soil and stands sun but prefers partial shade. (pH 5-6). 
6 to 8 inches, $1.25 Each. 10 to 12 inches, $1.75 Each. 
DIANTHUS. Pink. (Caryophyllaceae, Pink Family) 
Dianthus alpinus. A lovely little alpine Pink with dark green, glossy leaves and large 
carmine, spotted crimson flowers on 3 inch stems in May. It requires a very gritty, 
limy soil, rich in leafmold and semi-shade if you want it to live. A fine but difficult 
plant from the Swiss Alps. (pH 7-8). 7oculachwortot 91,90. 2129tores/250 
Dianthus arenarius. A useful species from Finland that forms large, solid mats of short, 
stiff bllish leaves about 3 inches high ans producing many finely fringed, fragrant 
white flowers on 6 inch stems in May and June. A sandy or gritty lime soil in 
full sun. (pH 7-8). 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50 
Dianthus brevicaulis. A tiny rounded cushion of small bluish leaves about % inch long, 
covered with tiny, but very showy, carmine rose flowers on one or two inch stems 
in May and June. A real charmer for a choice spot in the rock garden. It likes a 
sunny exposure in a gritty lime soil. (pH 7-8). 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00 
Dianthus Double Pink. A choice plant for a conspicuous place in the rock garden. Fine 
clumps of blue-gray foliaye about 3 inches high and erect 8 inch stems bearing semi- 
double, clear pink flowers in May and June. A plant of distinction for the dis- 
criminating gardener. Give it a gritty lime soil in full sun. (pH 7-8). 
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Dianthus glaucus compactus. Perhaps this is mis-named, 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 or walk plant. Gritty 
lime soil in full sun. (pH 7-8). 20csBach, 3 toceSl.25.012sfors $5.00 
Dianthus gratianopolitanus. (Usually listed as D. Caesius) (Cheddar Pink). A choice, 
old favorite rock garden species from England and France. It forms thick mats 
of fine silvery foliage and produces a mass of rosy pink, fringed, fragrant flowers 
on 8 inch stems in June and July. A fine wall and walk plant, for gritty lime soil 
in full sun. (pH 7-8). 35¢ Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50 

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 
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