FLOWERING PLANTS 



house, as they should be kept as cool as possible. 

 The plants will make their best growth when 

 cool weather sets in, but should be removed to 

 the house in good season before there is any 

 danger of frost. 



FUCHSIAS 



The fuchsias are old favorites among house 

 plants and are desirable forms for spring and 

 summer blooming. They thrive best when 

 placed where they receive the morning sun but 

 they should not be exposed to the hot sun of mid- 

 day. 



Fuchsias with double and single flowers are 

 upon the market but for house culture the single 

 varieties are the best as they are usually stronger 

 growers. 



For potting soil formula No. i should be used^ 

 or better still No. i plus one part leaf-mold. 

 When the plants are making a good growth 

 water freely and when in bud and flower, feed 

 liberally with liquid manure or fertilizer. 

 Fuchsias bloom most freely when not given too 

 much root space. Plants in smaller pots and 



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