Dianthus - Pinks 
A great selection of plants for the sunny border or sunny, exposed places 
in the rock garden or rock wall. In fact, no rock garden is complete with- 
out a liberal planting of the various Dianthus. In England where rock 
gardening is a well understood art, Dianthus are used by the thousands. 
They are perfectly hardy anywhere. 
Culture. Plant in ordinary good soil, which must contain some lime and 
should be well drained. Planting may be done in fall or ecrly spring, 6 to 
10 inches apart, in sunny, dry places in the rock garden, rock wall or on 
the margin of the border. All love lime and gritty soils. 
DIANTHUS LATIFOLIUS - Garden Pinks 
Latifolius, Beatrice Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
This everblooming cluster Pink is a very valuable plant for the garden, 
constantly in bloom from June until September. Its color is a lovely 
pure pink. A fine cut-flower variety. 
Latifolius, Silver Mine Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Exactly the same habit of growth as Beatrice or Furst Bismarck but 
flowers are pure white, very free and constant from June until Sep- 
tember. A No. | border plant and cut flower. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS - Border Pinks 
Cheerfulness Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
The name is well chosen. Nothing is more cheerful than to look at 
this Pink when in bolom. The plants are medium-sized, very compact 
with stems about 4 to 6 in. tall. Each one topped with a big single 
flower. We have seen them 21 to 3 in. across. Color is Tyrian rose 
with a big formal center of maroon. A striking effect along with spicy 
fragrance make this a ‘must.’ 
Crimson Glow Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A deep or dark red colored Hardy Garden Pink has always been some- 
thing we have wished for. Crimson Glow is the deepest red we have 
been able to develop up to this time. The color is a really dark red and 
the flowers are freely produced on 15-in. stems. The plant is compact Dianthus, Old Spice 
in growth. Foliage a blackish green. Spici'y fragrant and hardy. 3 
While not ‘’a perfect red Pink’’, we are coming close to it. 
Drak Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 D; ip GI ») S ’ 
This “Border Pink” is the companion to Evangeline. It is just as spicily lant, Us PLCe 
fragrant, just as prolific flowering in spring and autumn. The color is 
a _deep Persian rose with maroon center. The flower stems are perhaps (U. S. Plant Patent No. 499) 
12 inches long with about 2 to 6 flowers on a single stem which is stiff cess 
and just right for cutting. The flowers are perfectly formed, never a Each 90c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.50 
split calyx. Plants are about 8 inches high and 10 to 12 inches across. A choice Hybrid, possessing, it seems, all the good qualities you can 
Good for foreground in the border or as an edging to walks and paths. ask for in a plant. 
Its spicy fragrance, freedom of bloom, hardiness, neatness of plant and First—It is as hardy as an Oak. 
ease of culture will make this “Border Pink’’ a garden favorite every- ; ‘ ; : 
Mineral Second—Habit of growth is neat, cushion-like and compact. Stems are 
about 12 inches tall. 
Evangeline Raeh 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 Mae eit prolifically over a long period, 20 or more flowers on a 
A new “‘Border Pink’’ with a most delightful, spicy, penetrating fra- ‘ : Taba i : 
grance. Early in the spring the plants are covered with an unbelievable Fourth—Color of the beautifully moulded flowers is rich salmon-pink like 
number of flowers. These, when faded, should be removed so that in that of the popular greenhouse Carnation, Laddie. 
the early autumn you can enjoy a second display of flowers equally as Fifth—The calyx does not split as is the case with the old-fashioned Clove 
prolific. Two to four flowers grow on a stiff 10-inch stem and are Pinks. All the flowers are perfectly formed. 
perfectly formed. The calyx never splits. The color is a soft Persian Sixth—-The flowers, when cut, last a long time. 
rose. Habit is perfect; the plant grows in a low, tight mound about 
6 inches high and 10 to 12 inches across. Perfect for an edging to 
walks or beds. This spicy Pink will give you a great amount of pleasure, 
fragrance, prolific blooming, neatness, and last but not least, its abso- 
lute hardiness and ease of culture make it a “must’’ in every garden. FOOD FOR THOUGHT—As Well as For Your Flowers 
What your plants need is a balanced organic food, not just a stimu- 
Essex Witch Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 lant. They need one containing in right amounts those things that make 
plenty of strong roots, produce sturdy stalks, thrifty foliage and an abun- 
dance of good sized blooms. That’s exactly the kind of Plant Food we 
use at Wayside. Much of our success in growing such unfailingly fine 
plants is due to it. Turn to page 111 and get the full facts about it. 
A very dwarf and compact pink producing a legion of rose-pink flowers 
on short stems. They are very fragrant and petals are finely fringed. 
When in bloom, not over 5 inches high. A fine old-fashioned variety 
which is hardy anywhere. A splendid variety for edging beds or walks. 
Her Majesty Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
Grows about 4 inches high and when in. bloom it is literally covered 
with fragrant double white flowers on 6-inch stems. It is an old- 
fashioned favorite of neat habit and absolutely hardy. Excellent for 
edging beds or walks. 
Moon Mist Each 90c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.50 
Pure white and spicily fragrant double flowers on 12-inch stems. This . 
border pink has Carnation-like flowers which are perfect for cutting. 
Flowers throughout the summer with its heavy crop of blooms in spring 
and again in the autumn. 
Salmon Unique Each 90c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.50 
The richly clove-scented flowers are salmon-pink on stiff stems about 
15 inches tall and produced the entire summer and into the fall. Nice 
compact habit and very hardy. The flowers are crisp and wavy and 
Carnation-like in form. Always perfectly formed, almost formal in 
character. You will like this variety very much. 
The Bishop Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Here we have a variety that is a splendid grower; stays neat and com- 
pact and at the same time blooms very freely. Its unusual Bishop- 
purple flowers are very fragrant and are produced in abundance on 
12-in, stems. After the first flash of spring bloom, there is a constant 
procession of flowers throughout the summer and early autumn. Looks 
very well planted along with the white variety Moon Mist. 
Highland Hybrids in Mixture 
Each 65c, Three $1.69, Doz. $5.00, 100 $22.50 
A beautiful and very varied mixture, including unnamed hybrids of all : : a 
possible shades. Especially noted for their fragrance and long bloom. Dianthus Plumarius, Her Majesty 
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