Days To Germination:  7-14
Planting Depth:  1/8 - 1/4 inch
Spacing, Plant:   6-10 inches
Plant Height:  inches
Light:  Sunny Location

SOWING: Plant seed outdoors after soil warms and danger of frost has passed or start indoors 6-8 weeks before setting out. Cultivate soil and sow seed 1/8 - 1/4 inch deep in fine soil firmed down.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING:  Thin plants 6 to 10 inches apart. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

SUGGESTIONS:  Dianthus prefers a sunny location with fairly well drained soil. Avoid over-watering. Keep flowers picked to prolong blooming. May live over in mild winter areas.

DIANTHUS
Double Gaiety Mixture
Dianthus chinensis


ANNUAL. Beautiful and fragrant masses of double flowers in a wide range of brilliant colors that include many of the rich salmon and red shades. Easy to grow 1 foot high plants produce color through summer and fall. Excellent for use in edgings, beds, borders, containers and rock gardens. Cut flowers are fragrant, long-lasting and attractive.