THE FUCHSIA 



been made at intervals a foot apart. Through 

 these holes run a stout wire, weaving it about 

 in such a manner as to form arms reaching out 

 in all directions. These will give the slender 

 branches all the support they need, and no 

 tying will be required. Trained in this way 

 a plant is a most beautiful sight when in full 

 bloom. The difference between a Fuchsia 

 properly trained and one trained in a formal 

 and artificial manner can only be understood 

 fully by seeing a specimen of each side by side. 

 We have single Fuchsias and double ones. 

 Some of the double kinds — like Elm City and 

 Phenomenal — have corollas almost as large 

 as small Roses, and quite as double. Per- 

 sonally, I prefer the single kinds, considering 

 them more graceful. This, however, is simply 

 a matter of taste. Both kinds are worth a 

 place in all collections. 



It is not necessary, as some persons seem to 

 think, to grow young plants each season. 

 Young plants may excel older ones in vigor, 

 but they will not give as many flowers, and 

 they lack the dignity of larger plants. I prefer 

 two and three-year-old Fuchsias to younger 

 ones for the same reasons that I prefer old 

 Geraniums to young ones for winter use— the 



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