


FEVERFEW (See Matricaria). 
FOXGLOVE (See Digitalis). 
FUCHSIA (See page 156). 
FUNKIA - Hosta 
Hardy, herbaceous pererinials with handsome green or variegated foliage, 
and lily-like flowers borne on graceful spikes. The ovate, cordate, or 
lance-shaped teaves grow in tufted form. Excellent plants for growing in 
sunny or partially shady borders on the margins of water or as edgings 
to beds and walks. : 
Culture. Funkias require to be grown in a rich, well-manured soil. The 
variegated kinds are best grown in partial shade. The others will suc- 
ceed in sunny borders, by the waterside, or as specimens in groups. 
Subcordata should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. Plant in fall 
or early spring, six inches apart. 
Coerulea lanceolata Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A very fine species with large blue-gray leaves. It develops into a stately, 
handsome foliage plant for the open border and is superb in shady places. 
May also be used in the rock garden. 
Subcordata grandiflora Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50, 100 $35.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August and 
September. One of the best and used very extensively as a ground 
cover for Lily beds. The foliage provides protection to the bulbs, and 
the flowers because of their lily-like appearance blend in well with the 
taller growing Lilies. 
Thomas Hogg Sold out for this season 
A most desirable, strong growing kind. Does well in shade or sun and 
loves moisture. Its rich, large green leaves have a narrow, clear silver 
edging which greatly enhances its beauty. Lavender flowers in profusion 
in August and September. 
Variegata Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful edging plant. 
Shady spots in the garden are often unsightly but this condition is 
easily corrected with the right plants. A handsome effect is quickly 
made with a few Funkias. We suggest the following three varieties: 
Glauca, Subcordata Grandiflora and Coerulea Lanceolata. 


{37} Fern, Adiantum Pedatum 

Gaillardia, Giant English Hybrids Eupatorium Coelestinum Epimedium Macranthum (See page 35) 
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower 
We consider the Gaillardia one of the most desirable hardy plants in 
cultivation. Everyone will have noticed how grandly Gaillardias have 
thriven through droughts; they seem hardly to need water. The gay blos- 
soms are obtainable in perpetual profusion from June to November, and 
the greater the drought and scarcity of other flowers the more the 
utility of the perennial Gaillardia is demonstrated. 
Culture. A rich, but light soil is essential to grow Gaillardias success- 
fully. They cannot be depended upon to survive the winter on heavy, 
clay soils, but do splendidly on those of a light or medium character. 
Require a sunny position. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Mr. Sherbrooke Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The full, circular flowers are of a rich golden yellow, unstained by any 
other color. The large self-colored blooms supported by stout stems 
above the pale green foliage continue from early summer until late in 
the fall. A very good English variety. 
Ruby Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Brilliant ruby-red, having no hint of yellow or brown in its make-up. 
Blooms all summer long as do few other perennials. Its vivid flowers 
make a continuous showing and furnish abundant material for cutting. 
General George Patton (Patent applied for) 
Look for this novelty in 1948 
The flower is a brilliant dark red with a narrow, distinct golden tip on 
the flower petal. It is enormous in size yet beautifully proportioned 
and the first flowers are borne on 314-foot or even taller, husky stems. 
These first big flowers are later followed during the summer by great 
quantities of somewhat smaller flowers on the lateral growth. The plant 
is a strong dependable grower, and is so amazingly colorful that it will 
attract attention in any garden. It is not at all unusual to grow flowers 
four and five inches in diameter. Like all Gaillardias, it must be grown 
in @ warm, sunny and well-drained soil. 
Giant English Hybrids Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and fall, flowers 
measuring 4 inches or more across. The finest mixture available. 
GERANIUM .- Crane’s-bill 
Those offered are very interesting plants for growing on the margins of 
sunny borders or in the rock garden. 
Culture. Ordinary light or medium soil and a sunny position will suit 
these plants admirably. They should be grown in groups on the margins 
of borders or in the rockery. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 12 inches 
apart. Once established do not disturb, then they will grow and flower 
with great freedom, and produce a pretty effect the entire summer. 
*Grandiflorum Sold out for this season 
A lovely deep blue variety about 20 inches high. For shady places in the 
rock garden or at the base of shrubs. 
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