ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PLANTS 279 



Erythraea (Gentianaceae) 



A genus of pretty, dwarf-growing plants with pink flowers. They 

 like a partial shady position. Increased by seed. The two best are— 



E. diffusa. — A rapid grower, with pink blossoms in summer in 

 great profusion. 



E. Muhlenbergi. — Grows about 8 inches high, with a profusion 

 of flowers, about 3^ inches across, of a deep pink colour, with a 

 greenish-white star in the centre. Blooms in the spring. 



Erythronium (Liliaceae) 



The " Dog's-tooth " Violet, a well-known genus of bulbous plants 

 of the easiest culture, and may be planted in odd nooks in the rock 

 garden. A selection can be made from any bulb catalogue. 



Fragaria monophylla (Rosaceae), Alpine Strawberry 



This form of the wild strawberry, with its large white flowers, is 

 a pretty plant for the rock garden, to cover some waste bank. 



F. indica. — Is a pretty trailer, flowering later, and has golden- 

 yellow flowers and red, insipid fruit. 



Fritillaria (Liliaceae), Fritillary 



These distinct and graceful bulbous plants, though not strictly 

 rock plants, can be grouped with good effect in shady comers, in 

 rieh, well-drained soil. There are a great number of species, of 

 which a selection should be made. 



Fuchsia (Onagraceae) 



A genus of shrubs which are hardy only in a warm climate or 

 near the sea. There are many lovely varieties, but, being so 

 delicate, cannot be generally used. 



F.procumbens. — Sunny position in light sandy soil. A trailing 

 species, with erect, yellowish-green flowers and large purple berries. 

 Only half hardy. 



F. pumila.—K dainty, dwarf, erect-growing shrub, bearing a 

 profusion of crimson flowers in the summer. Needs protection in 

 the winter. 



Galax aphylla (Diapensiaceae) 



An evergreen perennial plant with a creeping rootstock. It should 

 be planted in moist, sandy, peaty loam, in partial shade. The round, 

 shiny leaves, on slender stalks, in autumn and winter, assume a 



