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give it a top-dressing of cow or sheep manure, or work 
a tablespoonful of fine bone meal into the soil two or 
three times during the summer. 
Keep the plant in a partly shaded place out of doors 
after danger from frost is over, and shower the foliage 
often. When hard wood begins to form, the yellow 
lower leaves should be picked. Make the plant symmet- 
rical by cutting out the end, or terminal, 
bud if it grows too slender. Ifthe plant is 
thrifty, two branches will appear where 
the terminal bud has been removed. 
Plants intended for summer and fall 
blooming should have their water sup- 
ply gradually reduced after blooming. 
Fic, 29. Fuchsia 
Cutting 
When the wood is well hardened, place 
them in a cellar for two or three months 
to winter unwatered. If they are placed in a basement 
containing a furnace, they must be given some water. 
Bring them up to the light in February or March, and as 
leaves begin to grow, remove the plants from the pot, pick 
out all old earth, and repot with fresh soil. The top may be 
cut back if desired. Water moderately at first, but after 
growth begins, give the plant a liberal supply of water. 
Winter-blooming varieties should be given a scant sup- 
ply of water during the summer. In the fall give them 
an abundance of both food and water. 
Fuchsias are propagated by cuttings. Branches for 
cuttings may be encouraged to form by removing end 
buds freely during the summer. This will cause a bushy 
