

Gaillardia, Giant Fpelish Hybrids 
FEVERFEW (See Matricaria). 
FOXGLOVE (See Digitalis). 
FUCHSIA (See page 175). 
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 leaves 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 $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
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 Each 75c,Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers tn 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 Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
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 $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 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. 

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Epimedium (See page 43) 
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 Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 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 paie green foliage continue from early summer until late in 
the fall. A very good English variety. 
Ruby Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 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) 
Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
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 31/4-ft. or even taller husky stems. These 
first big flowers are 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 
a warm, sunny and well drained soil. The following report was made by 
R. E. Lee, Instructor at New York State College of Agriculture, Corne!l 
University, to whom a number of test plants were sent: ‘’The plants 
are exceptional. They were not attacked by any disease, averaged 31/4 
feet in height and bore striking flowers of excellent color which 
measured 4 inches in diameter. Based on this year’s performance it 
should be an excellent introduction.” 

Giant English Hybrids Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 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. 
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