FUCHSIAS 
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Here you will find described many of the finest fuchsias, including 1947 introductions and the 
best of the standard named varieties. Due to stock shortage we do not list all of the varieties we grow, 
and so if you desire one or more varieties not described in this catalogue, 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. Open daily, including Sundays, but closed on LEGAL HOLI- 
DAYS and on MONDAYS. 
CULTURE 
Cultural requirements of fuchsias are, at last, fully described in the biggest book bargain we 
know of—The Fuchsia Book—published by the American Fuchsia Society. The amateur or professional 
grower cannot afford to be without this handy, color-illustrated book of 68 pages, all filled with perti- 
nent cultural articles and other information by well-known authors. To top all of this, the price is 
only $1.50 to non-members and only $1.00 to members of the A.F.S. You can get this valuable book 
from Mr. Ted Paskesen, Corresponding Secretary, A.F.S., 1643 Moraga Street, San Francisco 22, Calif. 
You can keep up with the latest in the fuchsia world, receive informative Bulletins and enjoy 
meeting other fuchsia lovers, all by joining the American Fuchsia Society. Mr. Paskesen will be happy 
to welcome you as a member—for the very nominal annual dues of $1.00. 
1947 INTRODUCTIONS 
DESCRIPTIONS of the 1947 fuchsia novelties are adapted from the introducers’ descriptions. 
PRICES: As was the case in 1946, this year again there is a great discrepancy in prices for the 
new fuchsias, varying at different nurseries from 75c to $1.75 each. We note, for example, that one 
nursery offers many of the 1947 novelties at 75c each, but adds 25c each for handling charge, if 
ordered by mail. We add no handling charge and quote the prices charged by the introducer. How- 
ever, please note that we are at all times ready to meet legitimate lower prices here at the nursery. 
Should one of the introducers decide—after our catalogue has gone to press—to lower the price 
from, for example, $1.00 each to 75c each, we will be glad to follow suit. 
All 1947 Novelties are $1.00 each, any six for $5.00. 
BRAZIER (Reiter) — Semi-double corolla deepest SEVENTEEN (Reiter) Double corolla and the 
carmine, tube and satiny, recurved, sepals are 
pale carmine. Vigorous, thickly-foliaged arch- 
ing branches, free flowering. A fine new trailer 
in the carmine color range. 
JOAN OF ARC (Reiter) — A new double, clearer 
white than Ave Maria, of better form with 
larger, more double flowers. The plant is of 
looser, softer habit of growth, making it suit- 
able for pillar or espalier work, and possibly 
for hanging baskets. Not the easiest to grow, 
and only for cool, shaded locations. Victor 
Reiter, Jr., considers Joan of Arc to be the finest 
white fuchsia introduced to date. 
MAZDA (Reiter) — Single corolla, resembles the 
variety Sunset, but is larger and more brilliant. 
The plant is a strong grower, tolerates heat 
and dry air, and so should prove a good garden 
plant in every way. Won first prize at the 1946 
San Francisco Flower Show as the best new 
single seedling. 
MISS PRIM (Reiter) — Large semi-double corolla, 
outer area of the petals is deepest imperial 
purple fading to lighter shades; the base of the 
petals is solferino purple, which fades to pur- 
plish-white in the old flowers. Carmine sepals 
are long and broad, recurved. Considered one 
of the most beautifully formed double fuchsias 
and an excellent pot plant. 
long, thick, recurving sepals are clear rose 
madder. An entirely new double self-colored 
fuchsia of a real rose shade. Plant of medium 
growth with small leathery foliage, flowers of 
good substance. Winner of first prize as the 
best new double-flowered seedling at the 1946 
San Francisco Flower Show. Seventeen should 
be in every fuchsia collection. 
UNCLE JULES (Reiter) — Double corolla, petals of 
freshly blown flowers are campanula violet 
with that deep “blue” quality so sought after 
in the large doubles. Recurved sepals are deep- 
est crimson. Growth scandent, leaves small 
and thick. Praised for the color and the gen- 
erous display of big flowers. A giant double of 
exceptional quality. 
PORTOLA (Schnabel) — Long semi-double co- 
rolla, petals range from carmine at the base 
to tyrian rose, the smaller outside petals as 
well as the recurved sepals are carmine. Small, 
bushy, floriferous plant. A gay pot plant fuchsia. 
RUBEO (Tiret)—Double corolla, color ranges 
from deepest rose bengal of the center petals 
to deep crimson on the outside petals, flecked 
and marbled geranium lake. Long pale-carmine 
tube and recurved thick sepals. A unique large 
double of exceptional coloring and heavy sub- 
stance. 
