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PRICE 
LIST 
PLANTING AND CARE OF AZALEAS, KALMIAS AND RHODODENDRONS 
(Please read these instructions carefully.) 
To get the best results, the soil must be acid and well drained. 
An excellent mixture is: 
2 parts of sandy loam, 
1 part of leaf mold, preferably from hardwood growth, 
avoiding use of leaf mold from maple trees.) 
1 part Florida Humus, or Michigan peat. 
I part old dairy manure, at least one year old. 
Planting: This is best done in the fall as soon as the wood is matured and can 
be continued until a month before the ground freezes. The spring planting can start 
as soon as the frost is out of the ground, and continue until growth starts. Dig holes 
of ample size and fill in around the plant with the soil mixture as above recommended. 
Set plant in hole to the same depth that it stood in its original position- Firm soil 
slightly so that there will be no air pockets. Water thoroughly, add more soil after 
water settles. Level the ground. Mulch to a depth of 2 to 4 inches with old hardwood 
sawdust, rotted leaves, or leaf mold. Replenish mulching from time to time as needed. 
As th ese plants have only surface roots, they should not be cultivated with a hoe. 
Pull out the grass and weeds. Never allow the plants to suffer for water. 
To insure yearly bloom, break off the seed pods as they form immediately after 
blooming. 
Fertilization: Do this just before growth starts-3 parts of well-rotted old dairy 
manure and 1 part cotton seed meal, by measure, is excellent. This should be 
scratched in lightly, so as not to destroy the surface roots. Water thoroughly after 
applying the fertilizer, and replace mulch. 
Insects: The lace-bug and red spider can be eradicated by spraying with Sunoco 
oil, 1 gallon to 50 gallons of water, and add j pint of Black Leaf 40. Another good 
spray is Nursery Volck and Black Leaf 40, (See directions on container) ; or 6 pounds 
of Octagon soap flakes, ^ pint Black Leaf, 40, to 50 gallons of water. As soon as 
the insects hatch, usually in April or May, spray and repeat at intervals, should 
there be another infestation. 
Fungus: Leaf blister or other fungi can be eradicated by spraying with Bordeaux 
Mixture (4-5-50), or with Sulfocide, I to 200. Always apply spray to all parts of 
stem and foliage and with plenty of force in form of a fine mist. 
Spraying: This should never be done when the mercury is below 40 degrees, 
neither should it be applied during the heat of the day-late afternoon is the proper 
time. 
Note: You cannot expect satisfactory results unless plants are properly planted 
and subsequently cared for. 
Soil Composition: 
(testing pH 5-6) 
Address all communications to: 
L. A. and S. B. BERCKMANS, 
Augusta, Georgia 
