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VAN VEEN NURSERY 
No finer show is made by any plants than Azaleas. I have 
in mind here the deciduous Azaleas. With the exception of 
a few species they may be planted in full exposure, and 
never lose their brilliancy of color, though the flowers will 
not last as long as when planted in partly shaded positions. 
There are quite a number of species and varieties of 
Azaleas. Many of them are quite distinct and attractive 
plants, each having a delicate grace and quality of flowers 
and color, filling the air with fragrance. 
The autumn foliage of many of the deciduous kinds is 
beautiful beyond words. All of these plants are of great 
value, either for open gardens or for woodland planting. 
An Azalea garden on a liberal scale, with the addition of 
flowering trees, such as Magnolias, Cherries, Flowering 
Crab, etc., can be made to give a most beautiful spring 
effect. 
Azaleas can be used to great advantage to give color in 
long vistas which are framed with shrubs; the Azaleas in 
this type of planting being in bold groups of one color leading 
to another, with pale shades of yellow and pink in the fore¬ 
ground and the more vivid colors in the distance. The 
autumn tint of their foliage is especially useful and a great 
feature. 
I have already stated that in general Rhododendrons and 
Azaleas dislike dryness at the roots. If the drainage is 
satisfactory, and no lime present, a soil and position that 
provides a continuous and adequate supply of moisture is 
the most essential need in their successful cultivation. 
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And in the woods a fragrance rare 
Of wild azaleas fills the air , 
And richly tangled overhead 
We see their blossoms sweet and red. 
Dora Read Goodale 
