BLACK MAGIC (Hodges)—Pictured on Front Cover. Double corolla of wide-spreading curled 
and twisted petals, in color much like that of Purple Sage, but deeper. Broad recurved 
sepals deepest red. Foliage and growth typical of the Hodges varieties such as Purple 
Sage. Black Magic produces an abundance of good-sized flowers, hanging well out of 
the branches. 
BLUE PETTICOAT (Evans & Reeves)—Double corolla a beautiful silvery lilac-lavender. Tube 
and sepals white, inside sepals palest blush. Corolla color turns to a pleasing orchid 
pink as the flower matures. Excellent as a hanger of restrained growth, with good foliage 
and many medium sized flowers of pastel colors. 
BOUDOIR (Reiter)—Originator’s description: A bushy plant with large flowers of the 
daintiest coloring; the double flowers of neat puffy shape have creamy, starry sepals and 
double petals of pale Bishop’s Violet (HCC 34/3—34/2) which fade gracefully with age 
to pale Orchid Purple (HCC 31/2—31/3). In the intimate rose and blue coloring of the 
Gray Lady type this fuchsia, Boudoir, is bluer and more starry. 
GAY PAREE (Tiret)—Winner of First Prize, double fuchsia seedlings, at the 1953 San 
Francisco Flower Show. Double corolla with center petals purplish and some variegation, 
outside petals phlox pink with some purplish splashes. Broad, upturned, green-tipped 
sepals white, flushed pale carmine on outside; inside of sepals soft carmine pink. Needs 
warmth for best flower development, but not too much direct sun. Early and continuous 
bloomer with good sized flowers on somewhat pendant branches, indicating showy display 
as a hanger. 
GREEN ‘N GOLD (Discovered by Mrs. Carl Rasmussen, San Francisco)—This is a highly 
variegated sport of fuchsia Glendale. More pendant, but otherwise the same habit of 
growth and masses of small flowers as Glendale. Leaves are deep and light green, cream 
and gold, with a reddish flush on the young leaves. Will stand full sun in the fog belt, 
a lot of sun elsewhere. Try it in a basket for novel effect. 
LILIBET (Hodges)—Double corolla soft rose, flushed geranium lake. Prominent central petals 
and shorter outside ones form the large corolla. Long tube and outside base of recurved 
and spiraling white sepals flushed pale carmine. Beautiful long-pointed, green-tipped 
buds. Strong pendant grower, with many very large and showy flowers, best displayed 
as a hanger. 
MISS FRILLS (Tiret)—Double corolla of many spreading and scalloped petals, soft orchid 
lilac under cool (fog belt) conditions, more blue infusion in warmer sections. Tube and 
upturned sepals rose pink. Bushy grower, deep green foliage, free bloomer. 
POTENTATE (Reiter)—Originator’s description: An all purpose arching grower, suitable as 
a climber or for hanging pots, with huge flowers of the Rubeo type. The long stemmed 
buds are Rose Madder (HCC 23/1) tapering to pale Rose Madder at the tips. The open 
flowers have long tubes, long recurved sepals of Rose Madder and the double petalage 
is a blend of deep Rose Madder and Crimson. The general effect of the flower is one of 
warmth and fullness. Recommended as a climber, pillar or standard. With adequate 
pinching it should make a showy hanger. Good, easy, arresting. 
RED CAP (Hodges)—Large single flaring corolla of a showy cerise rose, with a flush of 
orange at the darker petal edges. Thick tube and sepals bright red. Best used as a 
hanger, where the many wide-open flowers are displayed to great advantage. Here's a 
new color in hangers that will really brighten up the patio. 
SOPHIA (Tiret)—Double corolla dubonnet purple. Tube and long sepals waxy white, 
sepals flushed palest carmine on inside. Strong, willowy, upright grower with deep 
green leaves, producing many large flowers throughout the season. 
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