35 EUCOMIS UNDULATA—ek(w) (3)25. Dense trusses of 
creamy, fragrant stars, the spike crowned with red-edged 
bracts. Very good. May be handled as one does Gladiolus, 
or, alternatively, grown as a pot plant. Pkt. 25c. 
EUPATORIUM FOR AUTUMN CUTTING 
Late summer, too, for that is when their flowering be- 
gins. Desirable for cutting, border decoration or for nat- 
uralizing. Practically, they are hardy perennial Ageratums. 
21 EUPATORIUM COELESTINUM — erbnstkt(3-4)25. Mist 
Flower. Profuse airy blossoms of fluffiest blue. Splendid cut 
flower. Sow early while soil is cool. Pkt. 10c. (Plants, de- 
livery after May Ist, each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.00.) 
21 EUPATORIUM PURE WHITE — cbnstkt(3-4)36. At- 
tractively fluffy flowers of purest white. Good border peren- 
nial, tolerant of sun or light shade. Cuts well. This is 
Eupatorium rugosum, but the same species is often offered 
as Ageratoides, or as Fraseri, synonyms not now considered 
valid. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 20c. 
BLUE FIELD LILY 
It is a gloriously beautiful thing, this Eustoma Russel- 
lianum, sometimes called Lisianthus. The blossoms are big, 
wide bells of clearest blue, but purple-patched within. In 
spectacular bloom for a long time. 
in germinating. Sow at first possible moment in spring, 
or outside in late fall. Needs lime in soil. Winter-hardy, 
though not long-lived, but it will flower first year, grown 
thriftily. Worth all effort. Pkt. 15c. 
32 EUSTYLIS or BLUE TIGRIDIA 
Another name for this pleasant bulb-flower is Pine Lily, 
but most often it is called Blue Tigridia. Of course it is 
not really a Tigridia, but it is a rather close relative of the 
true Tigridias, and the flowers are in very much the same 
graceful shell-like form, but a bit smaller and more grace- 
fully spreading. The petal coloring is a rich blue-violet, 
marked with mahogany and patched with gold. Sown in 
late autumn, or in very early spring while the soil is still 
eool, it will flower nicely first year. The bulbs should be 
dug in October, and stored in sand over winter, just as one 
would care for Tigridias. However, Eustylis is hardier than 
Tigridia, and it will live over winter without digging at 
Philadelphia if given slight protection. Flowering season 
covers many months. Illustrated page 8. Pkt. 25c. 
THE FERNS 
Here, without grace of bloom, we enter an older world 
of plant beauty, a charm of form and foliage, with gaudy 
color adornment deleted, a restful world in suggestion of 
summer shade, moss-damp rock trickles, and cool forest 
pools. 
Ferns are not difficult to grow from the seed-spores. 
Simply dust the spores on the surface of clean, friable soil 
in flats or pots. A mixture of screened peat and sand 
is ideal, though not altogether necessary. Cover with panes 
of glass until germination takes place. 
FERNS, TENDER BLEND — Here are the ornamental 
Pterises, Bird’s Nest Fern, Adiantums and the like, in wide 
variation; all are suited to pot or dish culture indoors. 
Kinds cannot be supplied separately. Pkt. 15c. 
FERNS HARDY BLEND — Mixture of species that are 
winter-hardy out of doors in the North. Includes kinds that 
will grow in sun. Pkt. 15c. 

By mid-January, spring is here in the heart of the 
gardener. 

54 FEIJOA SELLOWIANA—w. Ornamental evergreen shrub 
with most showy white-and-crimson flowers, followed by de- 
licious perfumed fruits with translucent pineapple-flavored 
pulp. Also the flower petals are sometimes eaten in salads. 
Has survived temperatures as low as 11 degrees Fahrenheit, 
and winters in the south of England when grown against a 
wall, but in the North here it should be handled as a tub 
plant. 10 seeds for 15c; 50 seeds for 60c; 100 for $1.00. 
*FELICIA BERGERIANA — erx(8)7. Daisies of daintiest 
form, in enormous numbers for many months, these of a 
vivid, light-stealing ultra-indigo, with little golden heart- 
cushions. It is, all ways and always, a winsome flower. 
One cannot help but like it. Pkt. 16c. 
FESTUCA GLAUCA—Plants only, see page 4. 
Fine seed, a bit slow | 
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FIG TREE 
It is Ficus carica, the true edible Fig, and not only are 
the fruits rich and delicious, but the tree itself is a pleasing — 
ornamental. In climates not more severe than that of Phila- 
delphia or New York City, it may be grown out of doors 
by giving shelter from cold winds, or by winter-wrapping 
in straw or other materials. In still colder areas, the Fig 
is grown altogether as a tub plant, placed outside in sum- 
mer, but in winter, held over in a light cool cellar by oc- 
casional scant waterings, or perhaps grown on in a sunny 
window or glassed porch. It will fruit freely when grown 
in tubs. Pkt. 15c. 
FICUS ELASTICA—See Rubber Plant. 
FORGETMENOT—See Myosotis. 
21 FRAGARIA VESCA ALBA—rgkt(2)5. White-fruited 
Strawberry. Makes a very good ground cover. Recommended 
especially for planting under roses, or over Lilies and other 
bulbs, to keep the roots cool. Bears edible fruits, pure white 
when ripe, sweet and piquant. Pkt. 15c. 
71 THE FRANKLIN TREE—atkt(5) 20 ft. Handsome white 
flower-cups. Rare; hardy. Gordonia (Franklinia) alatamaha. 
3 seeds for 35c; 10 for $1.00, 
35 FREESIA EXHIBITION BLEND 
Freesias will often flower within six months from seed, 
and the seeds germinate quite quickly. Few bulbs for the 
winter window are more satisfactory than Freesias. The 
hues cover the rainbow range, primrose to rich gold-orange, 
lavender and true blue, soft pink to carmine, together with 
rare “‘sunset’”’ shades. Here is a splendid blend. ecw(7)16. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30e; % oz. 50c. 
31 FRITILLARIA FOR GENTLE DELIGHT 
Dainty exquisites of the Lily tribe. Fritillarias present 
few difficulties of culture or hardiness to the person who 
succeeds with the ordinary Liliums. While some are bright 
and gaudy enough, mostly they have a pensive charm that 
appeals to the quieter mood. The flowers vary from flaring 
bells to typically recurved lily form. Most of them will fit 
the rock garden; use them, too, for shade-edge colonies, in 
an old orchard, or to gladden the turn of a woodland path. 
Fritillary colorings are laid on often in tesselations of shad- 
ing, but sometimes the outside of a bell may be one color, 
the inside another, as with the scarlet and yellow of F. 
recurva. Variations in white, cream, yellow, rose, mulberry 
and violet may be expected. “fy” culture. Splendid mixture. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 85e; 1% oz. 60c. 
31 FRITILLARIA IMPERIALIS—y (1) 40. 
perial. Circlets of pendant showy bells, bronze, orange or 
crimson. Pkt. 15c¢; 1/16 oz. 40e. 
31 OTHER FRITILLARIAS—Uniform price, 15¢ the pkt. 
Atropurpurea, Cirrhosa, Coecinea, Camschatcensis, Lance- 
olata, Lilacea, Pluriflora, Purdyi, Pudica, Recurva, Stracheyi. 
OFFER 87A1—One pkt. each of the ten for $1.25. 
The Crown Im- 
COLORFUL FUCHSIAS 
The Fuchsias make excellent window or conservatory 
plants, easy to handle, long in bloom. 
25 FUCHSIA CONSERVATORY BLEND—w. Free-bloom- 
ing plants that are highly satisfactory under window pot 
culture conditions. Pendant flowers in many unusual col- 
orings, | often showing pleasing contrasts. Single and 
double in mixture, fine seeds, 15 seeds for 20c. 
21 FUCHSIA MAGELLANICA—This is th inter- 
Fuchsia used in rock gardens. Offered on aor < ran 
ee 
We who are drawn to the garden as the river is 
drawn to the sea, though we be ranked as mighty or 
See are yet in this like understanding, kin- 
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21 FUNKA MIXED or DAY 
LILIES—ecbkt 5 
hardy and adaptable perennials. 1 aut 
in mixture. 
color. : 
decoration or cutting. Technically the Funkias 
genus Hosta, which also see. 
21 GALAX APHYLLA—rnmstaty. Spikes of pretty little 
Soundly 
Blue, lavender and white 
Includes the wide-bell types. Desirable for border 
belong in 
Pkt. 10c; 4/1g oz. 40c. - “ 
creamy flowers above decorative foliage, 
im spring, then bronze, finally 
- Seed in chaff. Pkt. 15e 
85c; 8 for $1.00.) 
wine. Most orna- 
this delicate yellow- 
; % oz. 25c. (Plants, each | 
Widely variable in flower form as well as in 
