Book ID: 42953
MANTHEY, Gerda
Fuchsias. Translated by David Christie. 1990. colour & black & white illustrations. 208 p. gr8vo. Cloth.
In the nineteenth century, the Fuchsia was one of the most populargarden plants. The last twenty years have seen a remarkable resurgencein the interest and enthusiasm for fuchsias throughout the world. Thepurpose of this book, which is written for the dedicated enthusiast -both amateur and professional - is to give a detailed insight into awide range of cultivars. It also discusses diseases and pests,hybridising, raising ornamental shapes and growing fuchsias in smallgreenhouses.