56 The Tingle Nursery Co., Pittsville, Md. 
Another Great Gind.... 
““\Neviusia Alabamensis’’ 
“Snow Wreath” 
The numerous slender, wand-like stems bear 
abundant white apetalous flowers in the earliest 
days of spring when the leaves begin to appear. 

A Grand Companion for the Franklinia 
In beauty, rarity and interest Neviusia alabamensis stands 
high among American shrubs. In fact, it can “hold its own” 
among the finest shrubs from all over the world. 
Owing to its great scarcity in its native home, it remained 
unseen for many years. About the middle of the last century 
it was found by Rev. R. D. Nevius on sandstone cliffs near 
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It is indeed so very restricted in its 
range that it is undoubtedly one of the rare plants of the 
world, and surely when it is well grown, it is one of the most 
daintily beautiful. 
A grower near Philadelphia says, “It has been thriving 
here for 12 years and without special attention, care or pro- 
tection of any kind, it has withstood the vicissitudes of our 
most rigorous winters. It bloomed this spring as freely as 
ever after record-breaking cold weather.” 
A grower in Chicago says, “It came through the winter of 
1940 with no injury whatever, although it was 18 to 20 de- 
grees below zero.” 
This exqusite shrub is related to the Spiraea Tribe and re- 
sembles some of the smaller sized types of this family in 
foliage and growth. It grows to a height of 3 to 5. feet. 
Its marvelous flowers like white fluffy balls of fringe are 
entirely without petals and are composed solely of a quantity 
of comparatively long stamens. They are produced lavishly 
toward the extremities of the branches, creating a most un- 
usual and delightful effect. There is only one species of 
Neviusia and it is familiarly known as “snow wreath,” a 
name which seems appropriate, as the blossoms are as light 
and fragile as snowflakes. 
The demands that Neviusia makes for its well-being are 
few, but there are certain requirements that are necessary in 
order to maintain it in a thriving condition. It seems to 
crave warmth and in order to bloom freely it must have a 
poor soil that is well-drained in all seasons. It should be 
kept on the dry side in summer. In rich soils or in ground that 
is tenacious of moisture, Neviusia loses much of its beauty 
and grace. 
As its home is in a limestone section of the country, a cal- 
careous soil seems indicated for its best well-being. A fair 
measure of success, however, may be obtained by growing 
in a well-drained soil that is neutral in reaction. 
Let all who desire to grow beautiful shrubs that are not 
common iry this one. The fact that it is one of our rare and 
precious natives should make an excellent reason to want to 
have it for its interest alone, even if it were not half so at- 
tractive. The added facts that it is easy to grow and a very, 
very charming subject should encourage most garden-minded 
people to try it. 
Price: 18 to 24 in. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.50; 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 
each, 3 for $4.00. 
