38 The Tingle Nursery Co., Pittsville, Md. 
Miscellaneous and Tender Plants 
CANNAS 
Cannas bloom from early summer until frost in most all 
sections of the country. They succeed in any sunny position 
and in any. type of soil, though they quickly respond to liberal 
manuring. They require ample moisture throughout the grow- 
ing season. 
Prices of Cannas; 1l5c each, 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.25, 100 for $7.50. 
GOLDEN GATE. Flowers open almost pure gold, but soon become 
richly arrayed wiih orange-crimson. Green foliage. Tall grower. 
KING HUMBERT: Great massive trusses of brilliant orange-scarlet 
flowers forming a siriking contrast to the dark coppery bronze 
foliage. A vigorous grower. 5 ft. 
MRS. ALFRED CONARD. A very popular variety with glorious 
trusses of a bright salmon-pink color. 4 ft. 
THE PRESIDENT. The greatest of all red Cannas—a brilliant, fiery, 
and iniense scarlet. Extremely free flowering and wonderfully 
vigorous. 5 ft. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. As vigorous as King Humbert with 
bright yellow blooms dotted with bright red. Has rich green 
foliage. 41/2 ft. 
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CRASSULA Arborescens. A very popular house plant, frequently 
called Japanese Rubber Plant. Heavy stems with thick fleshy 
leaves about 2 inches long. 3 in. pot plants 40c each, 3 for $1.00. 
FICUS Repens (Climbing Fig Vine). An ornamental climbing or 
trailing plant for house use. Not hardy. 25c each, 3 for 60c. 
GLADIOLI 
These are universally appreciated as one of the most use- 
ful and satisfactory of all summer-flowering plants for garden 
display and for cutting. In order to secure a continuous sup- 
ply of flowers, planting should begin in April after all danger 
of frost is past and continue at intervals of 10 days until July. 
Any of the following 60c per doz., $1.00 for 25, $3.25 per 100. 
ALBANIA. Pure white. Tall stems and extra large flower. 
BETTY NUTHALL. Coral with yellow and orange. 
DR- BENNETT. Fiery scarlet. 
E. J. SHAYLOR. Deep rose-pink blooms on long spikes. 
GIANT NYMPH. Large pink; very popular. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Rich, golden yellow; good grower. 
LOS ANGELES. Popular salmon pink. 
PICARDY: Large soft shrimp-pink flowers. A favorite with all who 
have seen it. The best of the new ones. 
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POTHOS Wilcoxi Aurea (Golden Ceylon Creeper). The foliage of 
this fine newly introduced variety is distinctly variegated and 
the light yellow variegation extends way down to the stems 
which are of an ivory color. Not hardy outside in winter. May 
be displayed in hanging baskets wherever a pendant plant is 
wanted. Nice pot grown plants 35c each, 3 for 90c. 
Our “Greenway” Lawn Grass Seed 
One of the finest Lawn Grass Seeds on the market today. This 
superb grass seed is correctly proportioned to give a green lawn 
throughout the summer. Contains Bent Grass. Pound 45c; 3 Ibs. 
$1.20; 10 lbs. $3.75; 25 lbs or more at 35c per pound. 
Early spring and late summer are most favorable for making 
or renovating a lawn. Dig the soil to depth of 6 inches or more, 
and pulverize thoroughly. Sow seed at the rate of one pound for 
every 200 square feet and then rake very lightly, after which roll. 
GLADIOLUS by F. F. Rockwell. Recommended as “the best brief 
guide on gladiolus growing.’’ It tells how to plant, fertilize, and 
cultivate; how to grow from seed or bulblets; how to harvest and 
cure; and how to handle for cut flowers. $1.25 postpaid. 
HOUSE PLANTS by Marjorie Norrell Sulzer. The first book that 
completely describes how to successfully grow house plants un- 
der modern conditions. A practical handbook containing 160 pages 
of text with 36 line drawings especially made to illustate actual 
methods of propagating and reproducing individual plants with 
definite directions for their care and culture. Text and drawings 
tell and show briefly, simply and completely how to obtain suc- 
cess with indoor plants. $1.50 postpaid. 
