138 PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 



thin out those which are not needed, leaving enough to 

 give plenty of side. branches. Re-pot, and treat as above 



directed. 



SOIL. 



One part of peat, one of loam, and one of leaf mould 

 will grow them well ; thoroughly mix the component parts, 

 and break it rather fine ; be careful to secure good 



drainage. . 



VARIETIES. 



Every spring gives us a host of new varieties, most of 

 which are discarded in a few years. The white corollaed 

 varieties are generally of weak growth, and not adapted for 

 culture out of the green-house. Those with a double co- 

 rolla we do not admire ; the multiplication of floral leaves 

 detracts much from the simple beauty of the flower ; they 

 are, however, valuable in a collection, and very showy. 



Fuchsia coccinea is a pretty species, with purple and 

 white sepals and corolla. 



Fuchsia serratifolia, a species with scarlet tube, tipped 

 with green, blooming in winter. 



There are some twenty other species, which are beautiful 

 in a green-house, but valueless for window growth. 



The following hybrid varieties are all fine : 



