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UCHSIAS are among the most 
colorful and useful of all flower- 
ing shrubs. With few exceptions, 
they are natives of the cool foothill 
regions of Mexico, Central and South 
America, one exception being Fuchsia 
Triphylla, a native of the West Indies 
and probably the first Fuchsia to be 
discovered by European plant explor- 
ers. The first Fuchsias to be intro- 
duced into England were F. magel- 
lanica gracilis and F. coccinea, and it 
is largely from these two original par- 
ents that the great variety of present- 
day hybrids are derived. 
The present position of Evans & 
Reeves Nurseries as Fuchsia Special- 
ists dates some three decades back to 
the origins of the Evans Gardens of 
Santa Monica, which had a famous 
collection of Fuchsias, many brought 
into this country from England by Mr. 


HOW TO ORDER 
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charge of 50c on all shipments. Pack- 
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consistent with safety, 
We exercise the greatest care to 
have all plants true to name, but all 
merchandise is sold with the under- 
standing that liability shall be limited 
to the sum paid, 

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parts of the country they have been 
grown for years as potted specimens, 
to which they are wonderfully suited. 
We know of several Fuchsia lovers in 
Chicago who annually enjoy magnif- 
icent specimen Fuchsias, each fall 
cutting them back and _ returning 
them to cool houses for storage 
through the winter. With due at- 
tention during cold weather, Fuchsias 
may be enjoyed by flower lovers in 
almost every State of the Union. 
Outdoor cultivation is simple. Be- 
fore planting, the ground should be 
deeply and thoroughly worked, and 
should have 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 thick mulch of manure, 
leafmold, peat moss or leaves should 
be kept on the top of the ground to 
Hugh Evans. It was the good fortune 
of the writer to be able to use this 
outstanding collection for purposes of 
hybridization, with the result that 
over a period of years a unique num- 
ber of new and improved hybrids were brought into being, 
tested, and introduced to the flower-loving public. Many of 
these outstanding originations will be found listed below. 
During the past several years ca.eful experimentation and 
tests have been carried on with a view toward singling out 
the finest and most satisfactory types from among the hun- 
dreds of hybrids available. The present catalogue is the result. 
In each case, Fuchsias have been chosen for listing because of 
definite merit, on the basis of form and character, color, type 
of flower, season of bloom, constitution, habit, foliage, etc. 
This selection represents a conscientious and careful appraisal 
of more than four hundred varieites in our lath houses and 
experimental gardens. 
While most Fuchsias, particularly the single flowered types, 
will grow and bloom well in full sun, especially if well 
mulched, where the climate is cool and not too dry, the majority 
will be happier if planted in a situation where some protection 
from the direct rays of the sun is afforded during the heat of 
the day. Generally speaking, Fuchsias thrive outdoors under 
the “conditions commonly met along the Pacific Coast ocean 
strip from San Diego to Vancouver, B. C. They will also do 
well in other frost-free regions, where they may, with reasonable 
protection, be left outdoors throughout the year. In other 

protect the roots of the plants so that 
the ground never becomes hard or 
baked. The plants should be fed 
every thirty days throughout the 
spring and summer season with any 
standard complete plant food. 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 are so fond of. Never under 
any circumstances put lime where Fuchsias are growing or are 
to be grown. 
Fuchsias as a class are relatively free from insect pests and 
diseases, but should be examined from time to time for aphis, 
and thrip. Most standard insecticides will give efficient control. 
Many types makes splendid hanging baskets and are ex- 
tremely beautiful grown this way. A selection of basket types 
will be found listed under a special heading. 
In any of the regions adjacent to the coast, the flowering 
Fuchsias, either the relatively dwarf ones, or the tall climbing 
kinds attaining a height of as much as 15 or 20 feet, present a 
marvelous pageant of glowing life and color. Nothing, for in- 
stances, is a more charming sight than the old F. magellanica 
gracilis reaching to the eaves of a house and visited all day long 
by humming birds, who are found of building their nests and 
rearing their young in the branches. 
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