PLANTING AND CULTIVATION 
AIL types of Azaleas can be easily grown if a 
few instructions will be followed. Azaleas may be 
planted fromthe first.of October until June. They 
require a rich darGT^sofl, therefore, no lime should 
be used. Leaf mould or peat helps to retain an acid 
condition and also keeps the soil loose and free from 
packing, as Azaleas do not thrive in a sticky soil. 
This is why our customers are so well satisfied with 
our plants, since our Azaleas are grown under these 
conditions and are not retarded in growth by trans¬ 
planting and shipping. If there is any clay where 
you wish to plant Azaleas, remove it, digging a 
large hole with plenty of space for the roots to 
spread and about 18 inches deep, loosening the 
ground 6 inches deeper for good drainage, then fill 
in with leaf mould mixed with dark soil, 
Care should be taken when planting Azaleas, as, 
they should not be planted any deeper than they 
were growing at Nursery; the ball of roots being 
covered with no more than one-half inch of soil, 
press soil firmly. After planting, water freely and 
often to keep soil moist until plants are well es¬ 
tablished. A mulch of leaves, about 2 or 3 inches 
deep, helps to hold the moisture and keeps the sun 
from baking the roots, for Azaleas are shallow 
rooted. They should be watered frequently in dry 
weather. 
Partial shade is best in planting Azaleas, al¬ 
though they will grow in full sunshine, provided 
they are well mulched with leaves and are watered 
often. Cotton seed meal is a good fertilizer and 
should be applied to plants in the spring, after the 
coll weather is over—but, should not be used later 
than June. 
If these instructions are followed, you will not 
have any trouble to grow Azaleas successfully. Place 
your orders now for Azaleas, so that you may en¬ 
joy their entire blooming season. When ordering 
from us you are assured of the best plants. 
Our Nursery is located north of Summerville 
on State Highway No 2. 
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME 
George Segelken 
Proprietor 
