CAMELLIA/ 
The seasons come and go with their varying trib¬ 
utes of bloom, each with its following of enthusiastic 
admirers; but it would seem that, with the bursting 
of the first Camellia buds, all people unite in paying 
homage to this altogether lovely and distinguished 
flower. 
We have a wide variety in size, form and color of 
bloom. There are the exquisite single kinds with 
their showy, golden stamens, the informal doubles 
and the semi-doubles, and many double types of 
such perfect symmetry as to seem artificial. The 
color scale runs from purest white through almost 
every shade of pink and red and an infinite variety 
of variegations. Flowering begins in October, and 
continues through the winter to the end of April. As 
a cut flower,, the camellia is a worthy rival of the 
orchid and, as a decorative evergreen that may be 
depended upon for luxuriant foliage throughout the 
year, it is unsurpassed. 
Camellias are easy to grow. Select a location in 
semi-shade, preferably protected from the afternoon 
sun, and prepare a well-drained soil, using one- 
third peat moss, one-third well-rotted screened leaf- 
mold (free from alkali) and one-third good sandy 
loam, as they like an acid soil condition. Fertilize 
with special Camellia fertilizer with a cottonseed 
meal base, in April, June and August, working it in 
lightly as the roots are close to the surface. It will 
be to your advantage to consult us freely on their 
culture. 
PRICES, according to size and variety: 
Standard New and Rare 
Varieties Varieties 
1 gal. containers.$ .75 to 1.50 $ 2.00 to 3.00 
7 and 8 in. pots_ 2.00 to 3.50 2.50 to 5.00 
5 gal. containers.. 2.50 to 5.00 5.00 to 7.50 
Tubs... 3.50 to 10.00 7.50 to 15.00 
Balled—. 3.50 and up 7.50 and up 
Large specimens. 12.50 to 35.00 15.00 to 50.00 
The new and rare varieties marked with an asterisk * 
Period of bloom indicated by months after each variety. 
C O O L I D G E 
Rape Plant Gardens 
SS9 Mopfli Poofliill PouIgvgpJ 
East Pasadena, Califopnia 
Telephone SYcamore 4-1121 
OPEN SUNDAYS 
