2 EXACUM—w. Blue-flowered cousins of Gentian, to be 
grown under glass in the north. AFFINE—Richly fragrant 
blossoms of blue-violet. Makes a neat, compact pot plant. 
20 inches. From Socotra. Pkt. 25c. TERES—40 inches. Robust, 
showy, blue-flowered Indian species for large pot handling, 
or the open in mild climates. Pkt. 20c. 
1 FILIPENDULA HEXAPETALA—A _ delightful double- 
flowered Meadowsweet in snowiest white. Above fern foliage, 
12-inch stems bear sprays of blossoms that might be frozen 
seafoam. Full hardiness. Charming in rock garden. Plants, 
each 45c;: 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.90. 
1 FILIPENDULA RUBRA VENUSTA — 50 inches. High, 
airy flower-sprays in deep pink. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
FORGET-ME-NOT—See Myusotis. 
5 FRANKLIN TREE—k. e Peneer alatamaha. Rare large 
shrub or small tree, needidg Rhododendron conditions. In 
autumn, large, waxy white flower-bowls, centered with golden 
stamen tassels. Later the foliage becomes scarlet. Seeds, pkt. 
25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. Plants, seedlings about 18 months old, 
height 8 to 12 inches, delivery autumn only, each 65c; 3 
for $1.80. Deciduous, so expect the plants without leaves, 
or with leaves about to fall. : 
* FELICIA — k. Exceedingly pretty South 
African daisies that may safely be expected to 
behave as annuals if sown early. Mostly they 
are brilliant blue, though one species opens 
rose and turns blue. Mixture of species, pkt. 
20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. See Treasure Chest for 
separate species. 
2 EUSTYLIS PURPUREA—kt (2-4) 20. Blossoms 
like smaller Tigridias in blue-violet, marked 
gold and mahogany. Called Blue Tigridia. Rea- 
sonably winter-hardy bulb, but in very cold 
areas may be dug and stored in sand. Illus- 
trated opposite. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. 
FIGS FOR THE NORTH 
You can grow your own Figs, even in the North, for the 
trees are almost hardy, and usually carry through well if 
given a position close to south side of a building or wall 
where cold winds are broken, together with a protection of 
corn stalks or other material in winter. Figs grow quite 
quickly, and start fruiting at a fairly early age. Seeds saved 
from good fruiting varieties. Ficus carica. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 
for 50c. Plants, young stock, 8 to 15 inches, each 60c. 
THE FERNS 
Here, without grace of bloom, we enter an older plant 
world, a charm of form and foliage with gaudy color adorn- 
ment deleted, a restful world in suggestion of summer shade, 
moss-damp rock trickles and cool forest pools. 
HARDY FERN PLANTS—These four are of full winter- 
hardiness, desirable for outdoor planting in the North. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM—Maidenhair Fern. Dainty, shade- 
loving species, the delicate fronds divided into fan-like 
segments. Mulch about with leaves. ATHYRIUM THELYP- 
TEROIDES—Christmas Fern. Long, tapering fronds, deeply 
twice-cut. Prefers shade, and should have some mulching. 
DENNSTAEDTIA PUNCTILOBULA—Hay-scented Fern, so 
named from the pleasing fragrance of the dried foliage. 
Dense plants with broad-based, tapering fronds, thrice-cut. 
Prefers light shade but tolerates sun. DRYOPTERIS SPINU- 
LOSA—Wood Fern. Handsome evergreen fronds, thrice- 
pinnate. Nice for cutting. Prefers shade, but, well-mulched, 
tolerates sun. Will grow under Evergreens. UNIFORM 
PRICE, plants of the above, each 50c:; 3 of one kind for 
$1.40. One each of the four kinds for $1.80. 
FERN SPORES HARDY BLEND—Mixture of many de- 
sirable hardy species. Dust spores on surface of fine soil in 
pots or flats. Cover with pane of glass until germination. 
Water from below. A mixture of sand with screened peat is 
good. Pkt. 20c. 
2 TENDER OR HOUSE FERNS—Two varieties of the dec- 
orative Boston Sword Fern. FERN BOSTON COMPACTA— 
For single pot specimens, no Fern surpasses the Boston, and 
in this particular strain of the Boston, the growth is more 
dense and compact, so better suited to limited spaces. Plants, 
each 60c; 3 for $1.65. FERN WAVY BOSTON—Here the 
fronds are longer, with wavy leaflets. Plants, each 70c. 
4 FREESIAS FROM SEED 
Quick from seed, often flowering within six months after 
sowing. The sprays of perfumed flower-trumpets come in 
rainbow hues, primrose to gold orange, lavender, true 
blue, white, soft pink, carmine, rare sunset tones. Fine 
blend, ecw(7)16. Pkt. 20c; yg oz. 35c; 1% oz. 60c. 

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3 THE DAINTY FRITILLARYS 
First cousin to the true Lily, the genus FRITILLARIA 
holds many a charming exquisite, along with bolder beauties, 
and a few more somber in their habiting. Flowers are usually 
recurved, but again bell-like. Variations in cream, yellow, 
rose, violet, scarlet or white, sometimes in tesselations, again 
with bell one color outside, another within. Rock garden or 
Shade-edge colonies. “yt” culture. Mixed. Pkt. 20c; Wg oz. 
40c. See TREASURE CHEST for separate species. 
FRITILLARIA IMPERIALIS—yt. Crown Imperial. Circlets 
of pendant, showy bells, bronze, orange or crimson. 40 
inches. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. : 
2 THE RICH-TONED FUCHSIAS 
CONSERVATORY BLEND—Pendant “eardrop” flowers in 
soft color tones, often two hues contrasting. Excellent win- 
dow or conservatory plants, easy, long in bloom. Splendid 
mixture, saved from both single and double-flowered forms. 
Seeds are tiny. Pkt., not less than 20 seeds, 25c. 
FUCHSIA PLANTS—Easy and beautiful flowering plants for 
window or conservatory. GIANT PINK—Large double flowers 
in blending pink tones, the sepals pure salmon pink, the 
corolla blush to chamois. Each 45c; 3 for $1.25. PRIDE OF 
ORION—A handsome sort. Sepals deep, dark rose, the corolla 
pure white. Each 45c; 3 for $1.25. BLACK PRINCE—Sepals 
rich rose, corolla dark purple. Each 45c; 3 for $1.25. SPE- 
CIOSA—Particularly free-blooming and _ graceful. Long 
“eardrop”’ flowers in two tones of pink. Each 45c; 8 for 
$1.25. OFFER 83AN7—One plant each of the four for $1.60. 
1 FUCHSIA MAGELLANICA—Pend- 
ant rosy blossoms, centered blue-vio- 
let, carried on _ gracefully diffuse 
plants, to 10 inches. Desirable in the 
rock garden. With protection of straw 
or litter will winter outdoors well 
north. Illustrated opposite. Plants, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
RARE FUCHSIA SPECIES—We are 
likely to have seeds available of 
several rare Fuchsia species, as of 
Boliviana, Boliviana alba, Hemsleyana, . 
Coccinea, Arborescens, Corymbiflora alba, Fulgens, Macro- 
stemma alba, Serratifolia, Procumbens, Excorticata, ete. If 
they interest you, ask for our TREASURE CHEST LIST, 
also for latest RARE-FLOWER BULLETIN, both or either 
sent on request. 
* GAILLARDIA ANNUAL 
No gayer, longer-showing annual flowers than these. 
PICTA SINGLE MIXED — Gorgeous colorings, lemon to 
bronze maroon, in odd combinations. Pkt. 10c; %% oz. 20c. 
INDIAN CHIEF (Amblyodon)—Big single flowers of coppery 
maroon. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 15c. 
PEERLESS DOUBLE MIXED—Curly ball-blossoms in gay 
and varied applications of brilliant reds, yellows, oranges. 
Pkt. 10; % oz. 20c. 
1 GAILLARDIA PERENNIAL 
Rich, intense color for border or vase, June to autumn. 
“x” culture. PORTOLA HYBRIDS—Flowers of great size, 
running chiefly to gold-tipped metallic reds. Vigorous upright 
habit; long cutting stems. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25c. Plants, each 
40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.15. WAR MOON—Flowers blood 
red, but with some variations. Pkt. 20c. GOLDEN YELLOW 
—AI]l one pure color, no red. Fine, showy flower. Pkt. 15c. 
Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. BURGUNDY—Wine red to 
maroon, occasionally yellow-tipped. Pkt. 15c. TANGERINE— 
Variations in tangerine orange to copper. Pkt. 15e. OFFER 
84A7—One pkt. each of above for 60c. 
A garden gives more for our moment. 
1 GALAX APHYLLA—rmstatyt(1)10. Ornamental foliage, 
that in spring is delicate green-yellow, in summer bronze, 
in autumn wine red. Spikes of pretty cream-white flowers. 
Tolerates sun, but prefers some shade. Full hardiness. Plants, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
1 GALIUM — ecx(2-3) — Lacy. foliage and sprays of airy 
flowers. AETNICUM —:25 inches. Seafoam Flower. Wave- 
spray of white with faintest green suffusions. Pkt. 15c. 
VERUM—25 inches. This is the charming Golden Baby-breath. 
Tall sprays of airy golden flowerlets, over foliage of emerald 
lace. Delicate fragrance. Good cut flower. Pkt. 20ce; Wg oz. 
40c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 

