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Foxglove

See "Digitalis."

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Fragaria Indica (Ornamental Strawberry)

A rich or peaty mouldsuits this half-hardy perennial. It may be saved through the winter by protecting the roots, but seed sown in spring will generally fruit the same year. It flowers in July. Height...

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Francoa

Hardy perennials bearing white flowers from June toSeptember. They like a good, warm soil. The only way of raising them is from seed. They require a slight protection in winter. Height, 2-1/2 ft.

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Fraxinella (Dictamnus)

This ornamental hardy perennial is commonlyknown as the Burning Bush. It succeeds in any garden soil, and is easily raised from seed, which ripens freely. If the flowers are rubbed they emit a fine od...

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Freesia

Remarkably pretty and graceful Cape flowers, possessing amost agreeable perfume. The plants grow about 9 in. high and produce six or eight tubular flowers on a stem. They are easily cultivated in a co...

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Fremontia Californica

A beautiful and somewhat singular wall shrub,with large yellow flowers. Any soil is suitable for it, but a south or west aspect is indispensable.

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Fringe Tree

See "Chionanthus."

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Fritillarias (Crown Imperials, or Snake's Head Lilies)

Soil, sandyloam, or well-drained, deep, rich mould. Plant in the open ground in autumn; take the bulbs up as soon as the leaves decay, and preserve them in a rather moist place. Increased by off-sets...

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Fruit Trees, the Pruning of

Cut away all growths that have an inwardtendency, and do not allow any shoot to cross over or come in contact with another; also keep the centres of the trees or bushes open. The fruit of trees thus t...

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Fuchsias

These like a warm and moist atmosphere. The hardy sorts dowell out of doors in rich, light soil. On the approach of frost cut them down and cover the roots with 3 or 4 in. of coal dust, ashes, or moss...

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Fumitory

See "Corydalis."

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Funkia

Ornamental plants which delight in a deep, light soil and awarm, moist situation, without which they will not flower. They are increased by division (which should not be too severe) and bloom in July...

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