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rounded, toothed with many sharp teeth, tapering downwards
to a long slender c law ; the limb of a bright crimson,
when first expanded, afterwards changing to a dark purple,
and marked towards the base with a darker irregular patch,
bearded with a few long scattered hairs; the underside
of a paler colour. Stamens 10, inserted in the receptacle,
surrounding the ovarium. Filaments smooth, slender, connected
at the base. Anthers purple. Ovarium pedicellate,
sniooth. Stigmas spreading, densely pubescent on the inner
side, the points somewhat bent and twisted.
The native country of this plant is unknown, and hence
we are inclined to think it probably originated in some garden.
It is closely related to Dianthus barbatus, of which
species it may be, perhaps, only a variety; but it is a highly
ornamental plant, and, therefore, deserving of a place in
every flovrer garden. The plant is perennial, delighting in
a light soil, and is increased by cuttings or by seeds, which
it perfects in abundance. We are indebted to Mrs.Marryat
for the opportunity of figuring it.
For the explanation of the generic name, see folio 23.
1. Calyx. 2. P e ta l. 3 . Stamens. 4. Pistil.
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