Dianthus species unidentified [3]
Unidentified species. It seems likely that these were varieties of carnation or pink. See Dianthus caryophyllus L. and cultivar descriptions.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No data.
History at Camden Park
Macarthur placed an order for eight varieties of Dianthus seed with James Carter, Florist and Seedsman of High Holborn, on 8th of April 1846 [MP A2933-1, p.128]. Species or varieties are not specified in the order or in The Gardeners Chronicle advertisement on which it was based.
Notes
Published Sep 18, 2009 - 05:23 PM | Last updated Aug 17, 2011 - 04:37 PM
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Not known |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Dianthus
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| Confidence level | low |