CULTURE OF THE CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 161 



rates the soil, and the consequence is the roots are often 

 rotted off. Broken pots will answer the purpose for 

 drainage. 



The soil best adapted for the Camellia, is a good mellow 

 loam, with a portion of leaf mould, well mixed together ; if 

 the loam is not of a sandy nature, some good sharp sand 

 may be added, to make it more porous, for the fibrous roots 

 to grow and work more freely in. 



When the plants are potted, they are to be located in such 

 a manner that they may have the full benefit of the air ; if 

 they are too much confined, they often become very weak; 

 they seldom set their flower buds strong and vigorous, and, 

 indeed, it often causes them to lose their buds, and, if not 

 this, to flower weakly. The plants at this time require 

 plenty of water, to cause them to grow freely and strong. 

 As early as the weather will permit, the plants may be taken 

 from the green-house, and placed in their summer situation, 

 which should be in a north or northeast aspect; where they 

 are fully exposed to the air and not under the drip of trees 

 or buildings. 



The following list of Camellias was kindly selected by 

 Marshal P. Wilder, President of the Massachusetts Horti- 

 cultural Society, and are varieties which he has proven to be 

 worthy of cultivation. 



Name. Description. 



CAMELLIA. 



Alba pleno double white, 



alba fenestrata pure, white, regular and full. 



ama\>i\e.(~Smith'sJ rose and red. 



Baltimoreana white, striped with rose. [fine. 



Binneyii dark crimson, sometimes with stripes, extra 



Caroline Smith crimson blush centre, superb. 



Carswelliana deep rose, striped with white. 



Campomolendina form and character of C. imbricata, fine. 



Candidissima white, very perfect 



Conspicua very large red. 



Chandlerii Chandler's. 



Celestina very delicate rose, form regular. 



Coquettii rose, striped and spotted with white, fine. 



Collettii rose, profusely marked with white. 



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