Garden Renovation and Consultation 
E VANS & REEVES NURSERIES are celebrated as 
being the home of one of the finest collections of 
Fuchsias in the world, comprising very many 
species and varieties, many of the last being origina¬ 
tions of Mr. Jack Evans. 
While we have not listed all the Fuchsias which can be 
seen in our Nurseries, we have carefully selected those which 
we believe to be outstanding types. We consider that the list 
offered here contains the best Fuchsias which can be procured 
and grown. 
CULTURE OF FUCHSIAS 
Nearly all the species occur naturally in Mexico, Central 
and South America in comparatively cool regions, with an 
abundance of atmospheric moisture in addition to plenty of 
natural rainfall. To imitate these conditions as nearly as 
possible is to insure success in their culture. 
While most Fuchsias within a reasonable distance of the 
coast, particularly the single flowered types, will grow and 
bloom well in the full sun, the majority of them will be happier 
if planted in a cool situation with protection from the direct 
rays of the sun during the heat of the day. 
Before planting, the ground should be deeply and 
thoroughly worked, and incorporated with it plenty of well 
rotted manure and leaf mold. The soil should never be per¬ 
mitted to dry out during the summer months. A mulch of 
manure, leafmold, peat moss or leaves should be kept on the 
top of the ground to protect the roots of the plants so that the 
ground never becomes hard or baked. If the soil is thin or 
poor, the plants should be fed from time to time throughout 
the spring and summer season. Where the soil is naturally 
rich or has been made so by the addition of prepared fertilizers, 
one or two applications of fertilizer during the summer will be 
found sufficient. Drenching the foliage of the plants in early 
morning and late afternoon or evening will be found extremely 
beneficial, as this serves to give them the cool atmospheric 
conditions they ate so fond of. 
No flowering shrubs we grow will give us more wealth of 
color and prove more satisfactory if intelligently used. By 
pruning the plants back at different seasons, some as early as 
August and others as late as March, some will be in bloom 
every day and month of the year. Never under any circum¬ 
stances put lime where Fuchsias are growing or are to be grown. 
BASKETS 
We keep in our Nurseries large assortments of various 
types of Fuchsias in hanging pots and baskets and they are 
extremely beautiful and satisfactory growing in this way. 
These baskets should be fed with liquid manure everv 30 days 
during Spring and Summer to keep them in good condition and 
should be kept in a cool, sheltered, place away from sun and 
wind. 
FUCHSIA FERTILIZERS 
We are glad to supply our clients with pure leaf mold of 
the finest quality, in addition to old manure and the best 
commercial fertilizers. 
Good plants cannot be successfully grown without the 
proper food! 
Prices quoted on application. 
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