H ERE in the Puget Sound district we are blessed with ideal 
conditions to produce the finest Azaleas. Our soil is ideal, 
of such a nature that our plants stand the shock of shipping 
and transplanting without a severe set-back. We are, therefore, 
asking you to capitalize on these facts and make more room in your 
greenhouses for Azaleas or in your nursery. Our prices are as low 
as is possible to make them and yet keep the standard of our stock 
up to the highest peak. Growing nothing but Azaleas we are in a 
better position to help the grower in solving problems he may have 
in their culture than if Azaleas were only one feature of our nursery. 
We find that Azaleas respond readily to good care and are easily 
handled if certain treatments are given. Spraying is very necessary, 
for they are subject to thrip. Azaleas like their foliage kept clean. 
Syringe the foliage regularly every day. 
In potting Azaleas, use a loose porus soil that is free from lime, a 
soil that water easily filters through. We do not recommend real 
tight packing of the soil in the pots. Holland peat moss, the real 
fine, added to your soil, keeps it loose. This treatment of peat is 
also good for outside planting. Water potted Azaleas well, especially 
while they are in bud. 
When in bloom, we have found that to cover the top of the pot 
with sphagnum moss, before it goes to the customer, adds days longer 
to the bloom. This insures even moisture and prevents drying out 
due to over-heated apartments or rooms. Your repeat orders depend 
on intelligent information given with your first order. 
Outside plantings of Azaleas, in cold climates, need a winter pro¬ 
tection and we recommend the practice of covering your Azaleas in 
your frames during the winter. An Azalea that is well budded in the 
Fall will ride through the cold weather lots better than one without 
buds and by protecting them a little they will look bright and happy 
for your Spring sales. We try to keep the sun’s rays off of our plants 
as much as possible, after a severe freeze, by the aid of lath sash 
covered with tar paper. This does lots of good. Try it. 
For warmer climates we recommend the use of Hexe, Lorraine, 
Chas. Encke and other evergreen types for outside plantings. All of 
these force well and can be brought into bloom at any time desired 
after Christmas, up to Mothers' Day or Easter. Have some in bloom 
all during the winter and see how your sales are boosted. 
The sizes we are growing are intended for quick sale. The grower 
is able to secure them at a reasonable figure, force them and yet be 
able to sell them at a price that is within the range of every customer 
that enters your nursery or greenhouse. Remember this: Take good 
care of your Azaleas and they will reward you many times over. 
