FUCHSIAS 
Here you will find described many of the finest fuchsias, 
including 1942 introductions as well as many of the best 
standard named varieties. Besides these listed here we 
grow almost another hundred varieties, but limited space in 
this catalogue keeps us from describing all of them. If you 
desire one or more varieties not listed here, let us know what 
you want, we most likely have them in stock. Or better, 
visit our nursery during fuchsia season for a fine display of 
new and standard varieties. 
CULTURE 
Cultural requirements of fuchsias are too well known to 
warrant more than a few lines here. Briefly, they thrive in 
a shady location, in a soil rich in humus (leafmold, peat, 
manure) and need plenty of water. It is imperative that the 
soil be well drained. Fuchsias drown in waterlogged soil. 
Where the temperature drops below 25° F. they should be 
protected by a heavy mulch of straw, peat, sand or other 
suitable material. If so protected around the base of the 
plants, they will sprout from near the roots even if cut down 
by frost to the mulch. Please do not hesitate to call on us 
if you have trouble growing fuchsias. We grow thousands 
of fuchsias each season and may be able to help you with 
your problems. 
NAMES 
In this ‘catalogue each name has been carefully checked 
with originators’ lists and specially with the Check List of 
Fuchsias by E. O. Essig. After all, this check list is spon- 
sored by the American Fuchsia Society and while it is not 
claimed to be absolutely correct, it is the best list available 
and did show us that several generally accepted names can- 
not be correct. The correct name and spelling is used in 
this catalogue. 
DESCRIPTION, GUARANTEE and QUALITY OF 
STOCK 
For this information please turn to page 15. It applies to 
fuchsias as well as pelargoniums. 
SHIPPING and QUANTITY PRICES 
Please see page 2 for suggestions and conditions. 
1942 INTRODUCTIONS 
Sixteen new fuchsias, selected as the finest from fifteen 
hundred seedlings raised by specialists in California in 
1941. Some will replace existing varieties, others are new 
colors or forms, all will bring new interest into your fu- 
chsia garden. 
PRICES: All sixteen 1942 novelties are 60c each, or any 
3 for $1.50. Each additional plant above three selections at 
50c each. 
DESCRIPTIONS of 1942 fuchsia introductions are taken 
from the respective originators description. 
AMERICA (Niederholzer) — Single corolla orange red. 
Long thin tube flesh, tinted rose pink; long, sharp pointed 
sepals deep rose pink on outside, bright rose red on in- 
side, with greenish-white tips. Sepals spread up to 4 in- 
ches. Elegant and distinct in shape and coloring. Good 
grower; with a little training will make a fine hanging 
fuchsia. 
BUTTERFLY (Reiter, Sr.)—Single corolla rose bengal, 
sepals and base of corolla crimson. Of trailing habit with 
light green foliage. A fine large fuchsia with recurved se- 
pals and spreading corolla. Similar to Muriel, but of im- 
proved form and finer, more even color. 
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