2 THE GRACEFUL FUCHSIAS 
CONSERVATORY BLEND—Pendant “eardrop” flowers in 
soft color tones, often two hues contrasting. Excellent window 
plants, easy, long in bloom. Splendid mixture, saved from both 
single and double-flowered forms. Seeds are tiny. Pkt. of not 
less than 20 seeds, each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
FUCHSIA PLANTS—tThree fine sorts. LITTLE BEAUTY— 
A rather compact grower with mostly double flowers, sepals 
carmine pink, corolla close to blue. Plants, each 50c. PRIDE 
OF ORION—A handsome sort, sepals of deep rose and corolla 
of pure white. Double. Each 50c. BLACK PRINCE—Reflexed 
sepals of rose pink, flaring corolla of carmine pink. An easy 
grower, always good. Each 50c. 
OFFER 540AN—One plant each of the three for $1.40. 
1 FUCHSIA MAGELLANICA — Pen- 
dant rosy blossoms, centered blue- 
violet, carried on gracefully diffuse 
plants, to 10 inches. Desirable in the 
rock garden. With protection of straw 
or litter, will winter outside well north. 
Also a good pot plant, flowers a little 
smaller than in the other sorts, but 
very many of them. Illustrated oppo- 
site. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.40. 
FUCHSIA CORYMBIFLORA — A 
handsome, little-known Peruvian species that bears big pend- 
ant clusters of brilliant scarlet blossoms. Showy. Pkt. 30c. 
3 FREESIAS FROM SEED 
Quick from seed, often flowering within six months after 
sowing. The sprays of perfumed flower-trumpets come in rain- 
bow hues, primrose to gold orange, lavender, true blue, white, 
soft pink, carmine, rare sunset tones. Fine blend. ecw (7) 16. 
Pkt. 25c; Wg oz. 50c. % oz. 90c. 
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, together 
with a protection of corn stalks or other material in winter. 
Figs grow quickly, and start fruiting at a fairly early age. In 
very cold areas can readily be grown under glass as a large 
pot plant, fruiting freely. This is FICUS CARICA, seeds 
saved from selected, edible sorts. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 50c. Plants, 
7 to 15 inches, each 75c; 8 for $2.10. 
If we may not make over the world, we can at least build 
our own garden corner of it to fit, though th 
at corner be no 
bigger than a window ledge. If this be “‘escapism”, then 
make the most of it, giving thanks for it. 
2 FICUS ELASTICA—w. Makes a most satisfactory decora- 
tive pot plant. Known as the RUBBER PLANT. Shining 
green foliage. Easy to grow, and always effective. Pkt. 20c; 
3 pkts. for 50c. 
TUCA GLAUCA OLD ORCHARD—Low, ornamental 
seg The whole plant is dense, steel-blue, formally plush-like 
in the close packing of the blades. Makes a fine edger, or may 
be used in rock garden. Plants, divisions, each 40c; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $2.75; 25 for $6.00. 
LA HEXAPETALA — A delightful double- 
Peteeet Rev ciseew ent 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 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
FILIPENDULA RUBRA VENUSTA—50 inches. Few sum- 
Beane hardy perennials are more graceful or more 
beautiful. High, airy flower-sprays in’ the purest of soft pinks. 
In bloom all through early summer, and often gives some 
blossoms again in late summer. Attractive foliage. Plants, 
each 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
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ITTONIA ARGYRONEURA — Silver net Plant. Easi 
earn and beautiful foliage plant for an east or north 
window. Requires no direct sun. Foliage of most velvety 
emerald green, netted with pure white veining. Plants, each 
50c; 8 for $1.25. 
4 FRANKLINIA ALATAMAHA—The rare and beautiful 
Franklin Tree, offered and pictured on page one. 
LAX APHYLLA—tstyt(1)10. Ornamental foliage, that 
i aorta is delicate green-yellow, in summer bronze, in autumn 
wine red. Spikes of eream-white flowers, tolerates sun, but 
prefers shade. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
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THE FRINGED GENTIAN — Gentiana 
erinita—rstyt (3-4) 25. Flowers of exquisite 
charm, with deeply fringed petals in misty 
sky blue to indigo. Late autumn or early 
winter sowings are best, though early spring 
sowings will often give adequate results. 
Does not transplant well, except when small. 
Illustrated opposite. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 
50c; 46 oz. $1.00. 
1 THE GENTIANS 
Enduring perennials of much beauty and 
great hardiness. ‘“‘kt’”? culture. 
ACAULIS—7 inches. Royal blue trumpets of quite startling 
size on little, spreading plants. Blooms early. Particularly 
good. Pkt. 20c; Wg oz. 50c; % oz. 90c. 
ANDREWSI—(8-4)20. The closed Gentian can be spectacu- 
lar in well-grown, many-stemmed plants, each loaded with 
serried clusters of sealed-vase flowers in the most brilliant 
of vitreous blues. Rather easy. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. Plants, 
each 55c. Can also supply plants of the attractive WHITE- 
FLOWERED ANDREWSI at each 60c. 
ASCLEPIADEA—(2)12. The lovely Willow Gentian. Great 
sheafs of lithe stems, loaded with sapphire trumpets. Thrives 
in light, moist shade, or almost equally well in full sun. Pkt. 
20c; Ye oz. 40c; % oz. T5c. 
DAHURICA—(3)14. A really fine Gentian, and one of fairly 
easy culture. Flowers of rich, dark, blue. Does very well here 
in the Atlantic coastal plain, right in full sun. Should have 
mulching about the roots with grass clippings, straw or the 
like. Pkt. 20c; Te oz. 40c. 
FARRERI—(3)6. Exceedingly floriferous species from Him- 
alayan slopes. Particularly fine flowers in a pure and luminous 
Cambridge blue, throat white. Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 55c. 
GRACILEPES—(3)10. Hardy and handsome Chinese species. 
Rich blue. Plants, each 55c. 
HASCOMBIENSIS—(2-3)8. Splendid English hybrid. A free 
producer of big and beautiful blossoms in mid-blue. Does very 
well in New Jersey. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. 
LAGODECHIANA — (3-4)8. In 
bloom for many months, charm- 
ing, wide-lobed blossoms that are 
luxuriant bells of deepest indigo. 
Not at all a difficult species, and 
definitely one of the more beauti- 
ful. Illustrated opposite. Pkt. 20c; 
8 pkts. for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.90. 
Plants, pot-grown, each 55c; 3 for 
$1.40; 10 for $4.20. 
LUTEA—(3) 36. Starry golden flowers rise in dense clusters, 
whorl] above whorl. For the mixed hardy border or larger rock 
garden. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 35c; 1% oz. 60c. Plants, each 50c. 
ORNATA—(3)6. One of the lovelier and rarer Gentians, yet 
it is not at all difficult. Very many upfacing bell-blossoms 
of bright blue, but white deep within. Makes masses of bloom 
from mid-August to mid-September. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70e. 
Plants, each 50c; 8 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
PURPUREA—(3)24. The Weird ‘‘Red’? Gentian. Clustered 
flowers of rather rich red-brown, with mottled shadings. The 
flowers are sweetly fragrant. Pkt. 20c; Yg oz. 40c; % oz. T5e. 
SCABRA BUERGERI— (8-5)16. Garland 
Gentian. Big, 5-lobed bells in a fine, deep 
blue are cluster-scattered along out-spray- 
ing stems in almost wreath effect. Fine, 
showy species; in bloom September into No- 
vember. A: good one. Illustrated opposite. 
Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.50. 
Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.20. 
SEPTEMFIDA—(2-3)9. Amazingly beauti- 
ful, jagged flower-bells of lovely soft blue. 
An enduring perennial of easy handling, becoming larger year 
by year. One of the better species. Pkt. 25c. Plants, pot-grown, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
VERNA—(2)4. By many this little, spring-blooming, tufted 
perennial is considered the very finest of Gentians. Coloring 
is usually vivid azure, but may vary. One of the rarer species. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
OTHER FINE GENTIANS—Priced per pkt. Asclepiadea alba 
25c ; Cruciata 20c ; Saxosa 30c ; Sikkimensis 20c ; Stylophora 20c. 
OFFER 540B—One pkt. each of the 18 so offered for $3.40. 
OFFER 540CN—One plant each of the 9 so offered, for $4.00. 
GENTIAN BLEND—Includes seeds of most of the kinds here. 
Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c; 1% oz. Tc. 
