Excerpt from The Book of the Carnation
There may be those who will think that if remarkable for anything, this little book is remarkable for its omissions. The writer himself feels that to be so, but the exigencies of space have formed an inexorable barrier, and he can only hope that, as far as it goes, the matter contained in its pages will be found helpful. It will be noticed that Picotees culturally have been merged in Carnations. The history of the various sections of popular Dianthi has received more attention than it usually receives. The position held by the Gilliflower in folklore, e.g. its connection with old-time love affairs, and with the Blessed in Paradise, has, however, regretfully been passed over for lack of space.
Thanks are very largely due to the many gentlemen who have kindly responded to inquiries made as to special questions that have arisen in the course of writing the book; and also to Dr. Masters for permission to make use of articles contributed by the writer to The Gardener's Chronicle. The Editor asks me to express our indebtedness also to Mr. James Douglas for the loan of some interesting illustrations.
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