32 The Tingle Nursery Co., Pittsville, Md. 


Prices, except as noted, 25c each, 3 for 60c. 
GENTIANA, Acaulis Clusi. Huge dazzling gentian-blue trumpets 
covering a dwarf green carpet. Probably the best of the A- 
caulis type. Give a good rich soil. 
GEUM, Fire Opal. An outstanding new Geum, with large, double 
fiery orange-scarlet flowers. Free blooming. 
Lady Stratheden. The popular and pretty golden yellow. The 
dainty flowers are borne on erect 18 inch stems in July. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double flowers of a fiery orange-red on 
24 inch stems from May to August. 
Princess Julianae. Large semi-double orange colored flowers. 
Hardy and free blooming. 
GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy. The finest for cutting and garden ef- 
fect. Large panicles of double white flowers all summer. 
35c each, 3 for $1.00. 
Oldhammi. Similar to Paniculata but more erect, continuous 
blooming and large flowers tinted flesh and pink. Fine for 
Cuitingamooc each cs ton leO0s 
HARDY HEATHERS—ERICA-CALLUNA 
Mr. E. H. Wilson, writing in the Arnold Arboretum Bulletin un- 
der date 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 to the sun and winds and must not be coddled. 
Clipping low in the spring results in a wealth of cheery, bright 
green, erect shoots which as August approaches are transformed 
into spikes of white, pink and red-purple blossoms. It is an exceli- 
ent ground-cover. The secret of its successful culture is its full 
exposure and an annual spring clipping. In districts 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 plants to break the direct rays of the sun in late February and 
March. Heather should be planted much more abundantly in New 
England, not only for its beauty, but as a ground-cover and mulch 
among Azaleas and other choice surface-rooting shrubs.” 
Price of all Heathers: 30c each, 3 for 75c, 12 for $2.75. 
Large: Size 50c each, 3 for $1.25. 
The following are commonly called Ericas. 
Carnea (Mountain Heath). A splendid winter-flowering, semi- 
prostrate Heath of dwarf habit, producing pink flowers in 
quantity. Will grow in any limy soil. 
Carnea Vivellii. Foliage is dark green in summer turning browny- 
red in winter; bronze buds and brilliant carmine-red flowers. 
Carnea Winter Beauty. Rosy-pink flowers in mid-winter. 
Hybrida Darleyensis (Mediterranea Hybrida). Splendid winter- 
flowering variety, lasting in bloom the whole winter. 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. 
Hybrida Williamsiana. Bright green foliage, close shrubby plant. 
Rose pink flowers appear at tips of the twigs during late 
summer. 
Stricta (Corsican 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 
and are a pretty rosy color. 
Vulgaris Alba. Green foliage and pure white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Aurea. Golden foliage and pure white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Elata. Tall growing; white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Erecta. Straight spikes of white flowers. 
Vulgaris Alba Hammondi. Strong 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 Searli. Comes into 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 Cuprea. Copper foliage, which turns bright red in 
winter; pale purple flowers. 
Vulgaris Monstrosa. Strong growing; pink flowers. 
Vulgaris Rosea. Delicate pink Heather. 
Vulgaris Tenella. Slender growing; lavender flowers. 
