about the roots will do no harm if you feel it neces¬ 
sary to feed them. Azaleas set their flower buds 
in the Fall for Spring bloom. This is important to 
know because if your Azaleas are fed too much 
they will not stop growing in time to set their 
flowering buds. 
Give your Azaleas plenty of water during the 
summer and never allow them to dry out. 
Where to Plant Your Azaleas 
In selecting a location for planting, bear this in 
mind: Plant them where they will be sheltered from 
the cold north winds. Azaleas are better if planted 
in a group. In this manner they protect each other 
and then, too, the massed effect when in bloom is 
far more effective. They like partial shade, but 
not dense shade. The Mollis type like bright sun¬ 
shine. Nestled along the shrubbery border or 
evergreen border would be a fine location or per¬ 
haps you have a rock garden; there, too, they 
would be happy. Along a winding path masses of 
Azaleas are always pleasing. If you wish to plant 
them in a solid bed, arrange the evergreen types 
in the foreground and use the deciduous types as a 
background. A few stately evergreens used in your 
planting will bring out the colors of your Azaleas 
in a very pleasing manner. Plant evergreen types 
24 inches apart and deciduous types three feet 
apart. 
Winter Protection 
If you have hard long winters it will be necessary 
for you to protect your Azaleas, as you care for 
your roses, etc. Buds form the best protection, but 
