Falkia 



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Fennel 



fruiting stage of the fungus) appears in due course. 

 Near the circle the grass assumes a deep hue, 

 produced by the rich nitrogenous food it secures 

 from the decaying toadstools. 



FALKIA. 



The only member of note in this genus (ord. 

 Convolvulaceas) is repens, a greenhouse evergreen 

 creeper producing pink flowers in July. Soil, loam 

 and peat. Propagation, by cuttings beneath a bell- 

 glass in gentle heat. 



FALLOWING. 



Roughly digging land, and leaving it exposed to 

 the ameliorating action of the elements. 



FALLUGIA. 



A small genus (ord. Rosacea 1 ,) of hardy shrubs, of 

 which paradoxa, 3', July, white, is tin- best known 

 (gf/ns. Fallugia mexicana and Sieversia paradoxa). 

 It is a fine plant with erect, branches. Protection 

 should be afforded in cold localities. Propagation, 

 by cuttings under hand-lights. Soil, sandy loam. 



FARADAYA. 



A genus (ord. Verbenaceoe) comprising amongst 

 the species two white flowered stove climbers 

 named respectively papuana and splendida, the 

 latter fragrant. Propagation, by cuttings beneath 

 a bell-glass over bottom heat ; or by seeds when 

 procurable. Soil, good loam. 



FARAMEA. 



The principal member of this genus (ord. Rubia- 

 cea?) is ocloratissima, (!', May, white, fragrant. 

 Propagation, by cuttings. Soil, fibrous loam and 

 peat, with coarse sand. 



FARFUGIUM (see SENKCIO). 



FARMYARD MANURE (see 

 MANURE). 



FARSETIA. 



Little grown, but pretty, hardy, or half-hardy 

 plants (ord. Crucifera), of herbaceous or sub- 

 shrubby habit. Any good soil. Propagation, by 

 seeds sown in a frame in spring ;;tlie sub-shrubby 

 species also by cuttings under a hand-light. They 

 resemble the Alyssums, and generally -have hoary 

 foliage. 



Principal Species : 

 aegyptia, 1', ,Ty.,wh. (>yn. elypeatu, I. 1 ,', .To., yel. 



irgyptiacu). (*i/. cheifaiithifolia). 



suffruticosa, 1', My., vio. 



FATSIA. 



This genus (ord. Araliaceai) is notable mainly 

 because it comprises the species japonica, beloved 

 of room gardeners. It is a half-hardy shrub. 

 Propagated by cuttings. Any light soil.' 1 -' In 

 favoured positions it is quite hardy, and attaint to 

 a considerable size (syn. Aralia Sieboldii). There 

 are variegated forms. Economically, the value of 



False Acacia, (nee Robinia Pseudacavia). 



False Asphodel (see Tojieldia). 



False Jiugbane (see Trautvetteria palmata). 



False Dittany (see Dietamiau). 



False Hellebore (see Veratntm). 



Falsi- Mitri'ir/irt (see Tiarel/a cordifolia). 



False Jthitbarb (see Tlialictriim f/am,m). 



False Sandaln-iwd (see Ximenid americana]. 



Fan Palm (see CHamaryJH and Corypha,). 



Fartiesia (see Acacia). 



the genus lies in papyrifera (syn. Aralia papyri- 

 fera), from whose pith the Chinese manufacture 

 the celebrated Kice paper. 



FEDIA. 



An annual (ord. Valeriane.T). Sow in the 

 border late in April or early in May, or in pots 

 under glass early in March. It grows in common 

 soil in a sunny position. Other plants formerly 

 called Fedia are now called Valerianella, which 

 see. 



Only Species : 



Cornucopia, 9", Jy., red (syn. Valeriana Cornu- 

 copire). 



FEIJOA. 



A Brazilian genus (ord. Myrtacese) of shrubby 

 habit, with leathery, evergreen leaves and la-rg' 1 

 white flowers with prominent red stamens. The, 

 flowers are succeeded by edible fruit. The only 

 species is selloviana, a large bush which (lowers in 

 early summer. It is increased by cuttings or layers, 

 and rejoices in a mixture of good peat and loam 

 and an intermediate temperature. 



FELICIA. 



A genus (ord. Composite) comprising a hardy 

 annual and several greenhouse evergreens. Prop- 

 agation, by cuttings under a bell-glass, except 

 fnigilis. Soil, three parts of loam, one part of 

 peat, and coarse sand. 



Principal Species : 



aiigustifolia, 3', My., HI. fragilis, 2', Jy. to Sep., 



ecliinata, 1', My., yel. aim. or bieu., hlf-hdy., 



reflexa, 3', Je., red, wh. vio. (\'/". tenella). 



FENCES. 



Preferably constructed of living materials in the 

 garden, among which Yew, Box, CupresMis, Privet, 

 Holly, Hawthorn or Quickset, and Berberis may 

 all be suitably and satisfactorily employed. An 

 annual clipping will tend to keep these trim, and 

 also keep the bottom of the fence well clothed. 

 Iron hurdles, covered with wire netting, to which 

 creepers may be trained; split Oak and split 

 Larch ; and walls built of brick burrs, are all suit- 

 able where a dead fence is desired. 



FENDLERA. 



A neat but rather tender shrub (ord. Saxifragt ) 

 Propagated by seeds sown under glass in spring : 

 by cuttings in summer ; or by layers. Except in 

 warm localities it should have the protection of a 

 wall. 



Only Species : 



rupicola, 4', sum., wh. 



FENNEL. 



The Common Fennel (Fceniculum vulgare) grows 

 3' to 6' high, and if frequent propagation is not 

 desirable the plant must not be allowed to flower. 



Feaberry (see Uooscberry). 



Feather Grass (see 8tipa pennata). 



Fedia (of Adanson, see Patrinin). 



Fedia (of Gartner, sec Valerianella, in part). 



Feea (see Trifltontancs spicata). 



Fe/mirt (see Sn-ertia). 



Fennel Flower (fee Nigella). 



l'i ninjreeJi (sec Tir/ro>iclla). 



Fenzlia (see (iilia). 



