THE FUCHSIA 



extensively grown, and therefore the amateur 

 in her search for brilliant flowers is pretty sure 

 to select the kinds that will not bloom in win- 

 ter. Get rid of the idea that the Fuchsia is a 

 winter-flowering plant (with the exceptions 

 noted) and give it a treatment that will enable it 

 to do itself justice during the summer months. 

 As a summer-bloomer it is in no way inferior 

 to the Geranium, except, perhaps, in point of 

 brilliance. It lacks those glowing scarlets and 

 vermilions that make the Geranium bed so 

 dazzlingly bright, but what it lacks in this 

 respect it makes up in its profusion of bloom 

 and gracefulness of habit. The Geranium, as 

 ordinarily grown, is not a plant remarkable 

 for grace, but the Fuchsia, if allowed to follow 

 out its own instincts, is grace, beauty, and lux- 

 uriance in a delightful combination. 



As an out-of-door bloomer it is not a success, 

 unless it can be given a shady and sheltered 

 location. It does not take kindly to hot sun- 

 shine, and strong winds play havoc with its 

 brittle branches. It is in the house or green- 

 house that it displays its beauty most effective- 

 ly. For summer use I consider it one of our 

 very best plants. 



If the plant with which you start out in 



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