Our drawing was taken from a plant, almost the only
one yet in cultivation; raised in 1831, from seeds received
by Mr. Lambert, from Dr. Fischer, of the Imperial Botanic
Garden, at St. Petersburgh, and which blossomed at Boyton,
in August last.
The plant is a hardy perennial, growing well in a light
loamy soil, and is sparingly increased by cuttings. To its
late period of flowering is most probably to be attributed
the circumstance of its never having yet perfected seeds in
cultivation.
The Greek name Dianthus, bears the same meaning as
the Latin flos Jovis, and is compounded of &oc, God, and
OV0OC, a flower, literally divine flower, so termed on account
of the extreme beauty of the flowers. D. Don.
1. Calyx laid opeo . 2 . Stamens and Pistil.
