B. SEMPER VIRENS (English boxwood) 
PRICE ON ABOVE TWO KINDS 
Each 10 100 
4-6 inch, C. T. _ .60 4.00 
6-8 inch, C. T. _ .80 6.00 
8-12 inch, C. TT. _1.25 10.00 
B. SEMPERVIRENS VARI EGATA— (Variegated English 
boxwood). 
B. SUFFRUTICOSA— (Dwarf boxwood) 
PRICE ON ABOVE TWO BOXWOODS 
2-4 inch, C. T. _ .60 4.00 
4-6 inch, C. T. _ .80 6.00 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
Commonly known as “Japonica” in the South, the Cam¬ 
ellia Japonica has recently become one of the most popu¬ 
lar plants not only in the Gulf Coast region but also in 
other parts of the country. Its glossy, green foliage the 
year around, together with a most attractive, beautiful 
flower in the winter when no other flowers are blooming 
in the garden, has created an increasing number of ad¬ 
mirers of this plant. It is set out by the million every 
year, in open grounds or in conservatories and green 
houses as a pot plant. It will regain, without any doubt, 
a popularity greater than it had half a century ago. It 
is popular also as a cut flower. 
Brief Cultural Hints 
SOIL PREFERRED —The Camellia will grow in almost 
any soil; but well dained, good garden soil, a little acid 
reaction, is best. 
LOCATION DESIRABLE —Half shady location is pref¬ 
erable, especially when the plants are young; free 
blooming, however, cannot be expected in a place en¬ 
tirely shady. 
ROOT SYSTEM, TRANSPLANTING —The root system of 
the Camellia is rather coarse, and the Camellia is not 
quite so easily transplanted as the Azalea. For this 
reason we strongly recommend pot planting, as in this 
way the set-back is reduced to a minimum. Moreover, 
pot plants can be removed almost any time of year, 
while the plant from the open ground has to be moved 
in winter, or at other times when it is in the dormant 
stage. 
FERTILIZATION E FF ECTIV E— Camellia is a gross 
feeder; it responds well to fertilization. At the time of 
planting, if the soil is not fertile enough, use mixture 
of one-half of garden soil, one-fourth of well rotted cow 
manure, and one-fourth of peat or leaf mold. Every 
winter or early spring apply well-rotten cow manure; 
bone meal or cotton seed meal, or similar commercial 
fertilizer may be added if necessary. Mulching with 
half rotten leaves or peat is also beneficial. 
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