12 The Tingle Nursery Co., Pittsville, Md. 

THE RARE FRANKLINIA 
Here is a plant that just keeps growing in 
Popularity. To see the bloom and fall foliage 
Makes one want it in their own garden. 
FRANKLINIA Alatamaha (Gordonia Alaiamaha). An exquisite tree 
indeed. It is most beautiful in its general landscape effect, 
with the first flowers opening in mid-August. The trees, even 
when very small, are abundantly starred with them until hard 
frosis. The young leaves unfold a charming, delicate, bronzy red; 
ai maturity they are 5 to 6 inches long by about one-third ds 
wide, a rich dark green with red veining. In aquiumn the whole 
tree blazes with rich, warm color. The flower buds are balis 
covered with whitish-green satin. When as large as marbles 
they unfold; the guard petals emerge; they are satiny snow- 
white, elaborately frilled and pleated. The snowy, frilly chalice, 
3 inches in diameter and of piquant irregularity, holds a sumpt- 
ious mass of the richest orange-gold stamens and breathes forth 
a delicate balmy fragrance. 12 to 18 in. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50; 
I8Mto! 24 ins oleoOlecach, 6) 10m DSe/o;" Ze lO motte ComCaCh i Gomior 
$6.00; 3 to 4 ft. $3.00 each. See page 48. 
GARDENIA Veitchi. Very popular evergreen shrub with bright 
glossy foliage. Hardy as far north as Virginia and Tennessee. 
Large, fragrant, white flowers are freely produced from middle 
of May until fall. Also good for house culture. Heavy pot 
grown plants 50c each, 3 for $1.25. 
Has stood the test of centuries. 
GINKGO Biloba (Maidenhair Tree). The sole existing representa- 
tive of ancient geological periods, continues to reiain its popu- 
larity as an ornament. With age, its youthful spire-like out- 
line develops into a broad, pyramidal crown of great dignity. 
The Ginkgo’s foliage is unlike that of all other trees, the leathery, 
fan-shaped leaves resembling the leaflets of the Maidenhair 
Fern. It is perfectly hardy, immune from insect and disease at- 
tacks and not particular as to soil. 6 to 12 in. 25c each, 3 for 
60c; 18 to 24 in. 50¢ each, 3) for $1.25. 2 too fit Joc each; soutor 
~2.00; 3 to 4 ft. $1.25 each, 3 for $3.20. 
HAMAMELIS—WITCH HAZEL 
HAMAMELIS Japonica. This seems very rare. It forms a large 
spreading shrub of many twiggy shoots up to 10 ft. high. The 
sweeily-scenited flowers begin to appear early in January and 
by February the plant is gay with pale yellow flowers. 1 yr. 
30c each, 3 for 60c. 
HAMAMELIS Mollis. Striking Chinese species. Flowers fragrani, 
* rich golden-yellow. The handsomest of the Witch Hazels. 2 
to-3 ft. $2.00 each, 3 for $5.50; 3 to 4 ft. $3.00 each. 
HAMAMELIS Vernalis. Flowers fragrant, small and more freely 
produced than in any other species. Proves very popular as it 
becomes known. We can also furnish this Hamamelis with red 
flowers: 12 to 18 in. 65c each, 3 for $1.75; 2 to 3 ft. S1-00 each. 
HEDERA—IVY 
You can find just the Ivy to suit your 
Particular need in the following collection. 
Many are hard to find elsewhere. 
A genus of plants ranging from the tiny rock-garden dwart 
to the ones for covering the sides of buildings, old dead trees 
and many other purposes. 
HEDERA Helix (English Ivy). Withstands almost any amount cf 
* abuse, and can be trimmed and sheared almost indefintely. 
Its dark green foliage is ideal for concealing unsightly objects 
and to relieve the blank walls of buildings. Where the climate 
is severe it usually does better on a north wall. 25c each, 3 for 
60c, 12 for $2.00, 100 for $12.50, 1000 for $100.00. 
HEDERA Helix Albany (Dwarf Ivy). A novel dwarf hardy Ivy for 
* garden or home use. It is especially well adapted for ever- 
green edgings to small beds, pools, fountains, or for planting c- 
long a shady walk. Is of slow and dense growth. Keeping in 
compact form without trimming. Just the plant to put in a small 
coniainer and grow on the library or dining-room table, in a 
shady place where other house plants die. 25c each, 3 for 60c, 
12 for $2.50, 100 for $15.00. 
HEDERA Helix Baltica. From Russia. Quite hardy in New England, 
on the north side of buildings or in positions shaded by trees. 
Also considered one of the best for a ground-cover, quickly 
forming a dense mass of leaves. 25c each, 3 for 60c, 12 for 
$2.50, 100 for $12.50, 1000 for $100.00. 
HEDERA Helix Conglemerata. Dwarf, small leaved form suitable 
for rock-gardens or carpeting. Leaves ruffled and packed closely 
together. A very interesting form. 50c each, 3 for $1.25 
HEDERA Helix Gracilis. Like English Ivy except that the leaves 
are much smaller. 25c each, 3 for 60c, 12 for $2.00, 100 for $12.50. 


