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HARDY HEATHERS—ERICA-CALLUNA 
Mr. E. H. Wilson’ writing in the Arnold Arboretum Bulletin un- 
der daie of July 30th, 1927 says: “Heather is much more hardy than 
is generally supposed and can be grown successfully over the 
greater part of New England and other regions enjoying a similar 
climate, always supposing that lime is absent from the soil. It 
loves full exposure io ihe sun and winds and must not be coddled. 
Clipping low in the spring results in a wealth of cherry, bright 
green, erect shoots which as August approaches are transformed 
into spikes of white, pink and red-purple blossoms. It is an excell- 
ent ground-cover. The secret of its successful culture is its full 
exposure and an annual spring clipping. In disiricts where a de- 
cent snowfall prevails no winter protection is necessary, but where 
the snowfall is sparse a few pine boughs should be thrown across 
the planis to break ithe direct rays of the sun in late February and 
March. Heather should be planted much more abundantly in New 
England, noi only for its beauty, but as a ground-cover and mulch 
among Azaleas and oiher choice surface-rooting shrubs.” 
Price of all Heathers: 30c each, 3 for 75c, 12 for $2.75. 
Larger Size 50c each, 3 for $1.25. 
The following are commonly called Ericas. 
Carnea (Mouniain Heath). A splendid winter-flowering, semi- 
prosiraie Heath of dwarf habit, producing pink flowers in 
quantity. Will grow in any limy soil. 
Carnea King George. Early; dark red. One of the best. 
Carnea Vivellii. Foliage is dark green in summer turning browny- 
ted in winter; bronze buds and brilliant carmine-red flowers. 
Carnea Winier Beauty. Rosy-pink flowers in mid-winter. 
Hybrida Darleyensis (Mediterranea Hybrida). Splendid winter- 
flowering variety, lasting in bloom ithe whole winier. Pink 
flowers. 
Hybrida Dawn. A remarkably lovely hybrid, notable for its neat 
habit of growth, dwarf stature and prolificacy in flowering. A 
rich clear pink. 
Eybrida Williamsiana. Bright green foliage, close shrubby 
plani. Rose pink flowers appear at tips of the twigs during 
late summer. 
Stricta (Coriscan Heather). Forms well shaped bushes and carries 
pink flowers on upright stems throughout the summer. 
Tetralix (Cross-leaved). Terminal clusters of clear rose flowers. 
Vagans (Cornish Heath). A glorious autumn-flowered species 
with purple flowers. 
Vagans St. Keverne. One of the finest of the Cornish Heaths. 
Bright rose-pink flowers with no suggestion of blue. 
The following are commonly called Callunas. 
Vulgaris. A low growing shrub, with erect branches covered 
with short, closely adpressed leaves. The pretty bell-shaped 
flowers occur in great profusion toward tops of the shoots and 
are a preity rosy color. 
Vulgaris Alba. Green foliage and pure white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Aurea. Golden foliage and pure white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Elata. Tail growing; white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Erecta. Siraighit spikes of white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Hammondi. Sirong growing; midseason; white 
flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Minor. Bright green compact foliage; dainty white 
flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Pilosa. Grey-green heavy foliage; white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Rigida. Stiff growth; white flowers; dwarf habit. 
Vulgaris Alba Searli Comes inio bloom when most others are 
fading. White flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Spicata. Tall growing; white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alporti. Bright crimson flowers. The most distinct 
color in Calluna Vulgaris. 
Vulgaris Argentea. Silver-tipped foliage; pink flowers. 
Vulgaris Compacia. Dull, rich green; pink flowers. 
Vulgaris Cuprea. Copper foliage, which turns bright red in win- 
ter; pale purple flowers. 
Vulgaris Hirsuti. Wooly foliage; purple flowers. 
Vulgaris Humulis. Low growing; white flowers. 
Vulgaris Monstrosa. Strong growing; pink flowers. 
Vulgaris Rosea. Delicate pink Heather. 
Vulgaris Rubra. Low, spreading; rosy-carmine flowers. 
Vulgaris Tenella. Slender growing; lavender flowers. 
EVERYMAN’S GARDEN by Max Scling. A book of rare charm on 
practical dirt gardening. It is the story of the making of a gar- 
den, step by step. The beginner will learn ‘thow to do it’ in 
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