Re: Dianthus

I have a perennial carnation that is strongly cinnamon/clove scented.  It
always takes me by surprise when I walk by the patch.  It has spread over
the years and is now a very thick mat, with the main plant only 6" high but
the flower stalk 12-18".  They are all red and the flowers are small, only
about the size of quarter .  I'd be glad to help in your experiment if you
are interested in this plant.  I have (somewhere) all the original info
about the name and who I bought it from because I save everything! but it
will take some hunting, but If you're interested I'd be glad to help,
sending info, seed or plant.

Monica

- Original Message -----
From: <Meum71@aol.com>
To: <perennials@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 8:07 PM
Subject: Dianthus


> Any one growing a really heavy scented hardy Dianthus?
>
> I am on the look out for strong scents, at one time I had one that smelled
> like cloves.
>
> It seems that the current breeding is getting away from scent.
>
> I have decided to start a simple breeding program to develop a scented
mix.
> Help!!
>
>
> Paul
>
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