DABOECIA—Irish Bell Heath 
DABOECIA *cantabrica (polifolia) — (Irish Bell Heath) —These 
are showy, evergreen shrubs to | 2 feet with small, shiny, 
dark green leaves and large, inflated bells, nodding, in ter- 
minal racemes. The plants start blooming in late Spring 
and continue until Fall. Daboecias are colorful in masses in 
the rock garden, shrub border, or when used as edgings. 
They require a typical ‘‘ericaceous’’ soil, acid peat (or 
leafmo!d), light loam, and sand. They will tolerate some 
shade but do best in full sun, except in the hottest cli- 
mates. Somewhat tender in very cold sections, so prune 
in early Winter and mulch with a light material. 
*alba—tLarge white bells over especially dark foliage. A favor- 
ite with those who enjoy an outstanding, dwarf shrub. 
eZ omamndas lei. 
“atropurpurea (formerly rosea) —Rich, purplish-crimson bells, 
longer and narrower than the others. A much brighter 
coior than the common species. $1.25 and $1.75. 
*muitiflera—Palest pink, a distinctive new shade in this group 
of valuable shrubs. $1.25 and $1.75. 
DAPHNE—Garland Flower 
DAPHNE *Cneorum (Rock Daphne)—Evergreen foliage and 
crowded heads of fragrant, bright pink flowers during 
mid- and late Spring. Dwarf, from 8 to 12 inches high, but 
often from 18 to 30 inches across. Should be sheared to 
within 4 to 6 inches of the ground every two years to ob- 
tain best results. Either full sun or light shade, in soil not 
too light, but with good drainage. Particularly effective 
when planted where the stems can trail over rocks. Pots, 
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DABOECIA CANTABRICA ALBA 
*earnea Springwood White—An outstanding form of carnea, 
with large ivory-white flowers and rich brown, protruding 
anthers in mid-season. Blooms very heavily and is more 
spreading. An excellent groundcover. Large size, $2.00 
ands p2.5 0: 
*carnea Vivellii—The last of the carneas to bloom. Broadly 
mounded habit and very dark, bronzy-green foliage. The 
flowers are the deepest of all, almost crimson. Distinc- 
tive and fine. $1.00, $1.50, and $2.00. 
Twisted Heath 
Note—The cinereas reach 1 foot or more in height and 
vagans | Y% feet or more. They bloom from early Summer 
5 sy to Fall, depending on the variety and climate. 
DAPHNE CNEORUM *einerea—A twisted and much-branched shrub with light 
purple, bell-shaped flowers clustered near the tips of the 
upright branches. $1.25 and $1 75. 



ERICA—Heath cinerea atrorubens—A densely sprawling little shrub with 
brilliant crimson bells. Bright and gay in the rock garden. 
ERICA (Heath)—The Heaths are evergreen, compact, low- GH 25 hand. oi 5, 
growing shrubs, which are extremely useful in the border, *cinerea C. D. Eason—A dwarf and compact carpet, deeper 
rock garden or as edgings. The needle-like, small foliage green, and somewhat earlier, vivid crimson flowers in 
is densely arranged around the wiry stems, and either in dense, upright clusters. A rather recent introduction and, 
full bloom or in mid-Winter the plants are very attractive. we think, the best of its color. $1.50 and $2.00. 
Give either full sun OF light shade and a lime-free soil. *eimerea fulgida (coccinea) —Lighter crimson and more up- 
Any good garden loam with plenty of peat or leafmold and right but the same profuse bloom. $1.25 and $1.75. 
some moisture during the Summer is satisfactory. The 
Heaths are very hardy but their evergreen foliage some- 
times burns in very cold sections unless lightly mulched. 
Trim the Winter and Spring blooming (carnea) types as 
soon as the flowers have faded and the Summer flowering 
(cinerea and vagans) kinds in late Fall or early Winter. 
One of the most attractive groups of dwarf shrubs, pest- 
free and giving quantities of bloom for the slight care they 
require. We offer a distinctive selection of the better and 
less common kinds. : 
Winter Heath 
Note—The carn2a varieties are 10 inches or more high and 
bloom from mid-Winter to early Spring, depending on 
the kind and climate. 
*earnza King George—The first to bloom and a pleasant rosy- 
Dinka peOOMole 25 andl Sll.7 5. 
*carnea Ruby Glow —A rather new variety making robust, 
spreading plants with finer foliage. Deep rosy-pink, ap- 
proaching crimson, in mid-season. $1.25 and $1.75. ERICA CINEREA C. D. EASON 



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