One of the most important considerations, and which must receive particular attention, is the proper preparation of the compost in which to grow the plants; for, if the radical condition of a plant be at fault, no future treatment, however consistent, will produce the desired result. Soil that has been at least twelve months in the compost ground, frequently turned over during frost, and, if turfy, broken into lumps as small as walnuts, is the material best suited for all plants. To have the finest specimens in flower in May, cuttings are taken at the end of July, or beginning of August, from growing shoots, which have no flowers or flower buds on them: the points are best. These are inserted in rather light sandy material, in thumb-pots, clean and well drained, and the pots plunged, near the glass, in a frame, with a gentle bottom heat. They are shaded, and occasionally sprinkled, in the afternoon, in hot weather. When rooted, the plants are removed to a cooler situation, but are kept growing, and repotted as they need it, until they are in six-inch pots, in which they are wintered. The soil used is equal parts of rough loam, peat, well decomposed leaf mould, and about one-sixth silver sand.

A moderate supply of water, duriug the dull months, and the usual temperature of the greenhouse, is all that they require. The side shoots are duly stopped as they proceed in growth. They receive their final shift into thirteen-inch pots, about the first week in February, using the above compost, with the addition of some rough charcoal, and are exposed to a temperature of from sixty to seventy degrees by day, and fifty by night, with shade in clear weather. They are frequently syringed with soft water, and after the plants have begun to grow rapidly, manure water is applied twice a week. Stopping is not practised later than the second week in March. The pots are plunged in tan, with a gentle bottom heat. One central support is all that is needed. Greenfly is kept down by fumigation. The plants are removed into a cold house as they are coming into bloom. Fuchias should never be drawn by heat; they then grow too long jointed.

A surprising effect is produced on this plant, which, with the aid of ammonia water, will grow in very small pots, with a depth of verdure, a luxuriance, and a profusion and brilliancy of bloom, that I have never seen equalled. Old and stunted plants are directly invigorated by it.

Fuchsias #1

The skill of the gardener in producing new varieties, is nowhere more delightfully shown than in the new Fuchsias of the last three or four seasons. The utmost delicacy and brilliancy of color, the finest foliage and habit of growth, and the most exquisite gracefulness and perfection of form in the flowers, are united in the new Fuchsias - which we notice in our advertising columns of last month, several of our leading growers now offer at very moderate prices. It is unfortunate for the Fuchsia, as a popular flower, that it will not bear our bright sun, and dry air, and hence is of no value as an out-of-door plant. But to all who have greenhouses, it is an invaluable treasure, during all the summer months, when those said greenhouses were formerly the most shabby of all places; for the stages now covered with Fuchsias, (which being dormant during winter, may be kept in a warm pit,) the house is, indeed, more attractive from June to September, than even in winter.

A great deal has been written about the culture of the Fuchsia, but it may be simplified within a very brief compass; for soil, take two-thirds leaf mould from the woods, one-third fine sand; for atmosphere, syringe the plants every way plentifully, for they love dampness, and dull the lights with a thin wash of whiting, or something equivalent, to guard against excessive sun-light. We know an amateur who grows them very successfully in a small house covered with cheap muslin frames - the whole structure, 30 feet long, not costing as many dollars - and preserving the plants in a pit in winter. Fuchsias demand some care certainly, but there are few plants that so well reward amateurs, as these lovely specimens of nature's jewelry.

Fuchsias #2

Thomas Simson. The best Fuchsias we have noticed this season, (Home being new and some old,) are Psyche, Gay lad, Son-tag, Devoniana, Corallina, Elegantissima, Eliza Milliez, Magnificent, Chateaubriand, and Acte-on. Serratifolia is a winter blooming variety.