8 Jan., 1907.] 



Garden Notes. 



15 



GARDEN NOTES. 



/. Croiiiii, Inspector, Vegetation Diseases Acts. 



The Fuchsia. 



Fuchsia is a genus of perennial dwarf shrubs, and climbing and 

 trailing plants, with few exceptions, originally natives of Central and 

 South America. The first species introduced into England was Coccinea 

 from rhili in 1 78<S, :i ftir which none were received until 182^, wlvn "r-ir:'!s 



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SINGLE COROLLA. 



was introduced. Several other species followed during the next few 

 }ears, and the plants, being easily cross-fertilized, and seedlings easilv 

 raised, _ the present type of garden fuchsia was created. A number of 

 the original species is still considered worthy of cultivation; except in 

 Ae_ size of the individual fiowers, manv are quite equal to the florists' 

 Varieties in value as decorative plants for conservatory or open border. 

 Fuchsias are easilv grown when the conditions are suitable, and are again 

 becoming popular plants. .\ few years ago finelv-grown specimens were 



