Pot Culture—As the tidal wave of interest in the new fuchsias spreads to many parts 
of the country where the climate is less favorable to out door growing, pot cul- 
ture gains in importance. But even in the most favored Pacific Coast regions 
potted plants are highly treasured for periodical display on porches, verandas, 
on steps leading to home entrances and even for limited times indoors on spe- 
cial occasions. Plants in ordinary unglazed pots need watering every day. 
Glazed pots will hold moisture better. In either case extra rich soil and more 
feeding in liquid form during the flowering season is needed. This is especially 
important for hanging pot plants. 
Plants for Full Sunshine All Day Long—Are not any too many. Since the intensity of 
sunshine varies so much in even close vicinity no attempt is advisable for positive 
statements: however, it will be useful to consider that small single varieties in 
darker colors will do best. Next would come single red flowers like Marinka or 
Firefly, also Flame, Peewee Rose and Conchilla. Some fine old ones would be 
Schiller, NonPareil, any of the Triphylla Hybrids and most species. Of the new 
varieties the beautiful Scarlet Baby seems to be supreme for full sunshine. 
The Use of Fuchsias for their Decorative Value in making corsages, table decorations 
and other flower arrangements is remarkably progressing. To increase the keep- 
ing qualities use only flowers that have not fully reached their prime of life; 
i.e. before the pollen is ripe (or dusty). Pick them (blooms only and no leaves) 
early in the morning before the sun has struck them, after you have thoroughly 
watered the plants the previous night. Keep them cool and wet all the time 
until used. Tie them in clusters for best effect. A fine cold spray on the finished 
arrangement is very beneficial, while little moisture seems to be absorbed 
through the stems of the flowers. 
The Annual Issue of New Productions is selected with great care, after long observa- 
tion of trial plants. Reports as to their behavior in other localities are invited. 
"“FUCHSIAS by G. Niederholzer" 
A rather comprehensive book, with fine fotographs by F. G. Grosshans, will go to 
print as soon as war time conditions will permit. 
... Applications for copies are now acceptable. 


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SWISS FLORAL GREENHOUSE 
1920 N. E. SEVENTH AVE. 
PORTLAND 12, OREGON 
Growers of many of the Listed Sorts tried out in the 
Oregon Climate. 
We aim to serve the fanciers in this region with the best to be had in 
Fuchsias today. « War time restrictions limit our service largely to 
local trade, much to our regret.—J. G. Bacher. 
