Cairo, Georgia 
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CAMELLIA JAPONICAS 
P ROBABLY no group of plants is more typical of the South than 
Camellia Japonicas. Although they have been grown for many 
years in Southern gardens, they are each year becoming increas¬ 
ingly popular. This is shown by the thousands of people who visit 
the famous Middleton Place Gardens and Magnolia Gardens in 
Charleston, S. C., during Camellia flowering season. 
When Camellias were considered hard to grow and were relatively 
expensive plants, most people were content with one or two speci¬ 
mens on the lawn. Now that their growing habits are better under¬ 
stood and the price of plants greatly reduced, they are being planted 
in many gardens about the foundation of the house and in border 
plantings. 
Camellias thrive in a wide variety of soils. Their chief require¬ 
ment is that the soil be well drained. They are succeeding equally 
well in the stiff clays of middle Georgia and in the lighter sandy 
lands of Florida. Fertilize liberally with stable manure if it is avail¬ 
able; if not, any good grade of commercial fertilizer will be satisfac¬ 
tory, being careful that the fertilizer does not come in direct con¬ 
tact with the plants. 
Camellias are relatively free from diseases and pests. The Camellia 
scale is its worst enemy, although this can be readily controlled with 
one or two annual sprayings with oil emulsion. However, we have 
seen old plants of Camellias in excellent condition which have never 
been sprayed. 
In transplanting it is important that Camellias be partially shaded 
for the first year or two until they become well established. After this 
time they will stand either partial shade or full sun. If the location 
selected for planting Camellias is in full sun, a small shade of burlap 
will protect it during the first few years 
Camellias begin blooming in November, with the height of the 
season occurring in January. The fact that they bloom during the 
winter months when practically no other flower is in bloom, makes 
them especially desirable in every garden. With the low prices at 
which we are now offering them, no home grounds should be 
without them. 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
Group I 
SARA FROST. An old favorite in the South. Strong grower. At¬ 
tains enormous size; well formed double flowers, rather late, 
outside petals very deep rose shading to a light rose pink toward 
center. This variety is well worth planting as an evergreen to 
say nothing of it being a profuse bloomer. 
SEMI-DOUBLE PINK, Medium strong grower, dark glossy 
green foliage; medium sized semi-double, deep pink flowers. 
January to March. 
LIGHT PINK. Good grower similar to Sara Frost, lighter pink 
flowers. 
DEEP PINK. Very dark foliage; rather spreading growth. Flowers 
medium deep pink, showing yellow stamens in center. 
VARIEGATED. Well shaped variegated flowers; double deep pink 
with white variegation. Strong, upright grower. Sizes to 36 inches. 
PRICES 
8 to 12 in., from beds. 
12 to 15 in., from beds. 
15 to 18 in., from beds. 
18 to 24 in., from beds. 
24 to 30 in. 
30 to 36 in. 
3 to 4 ft. 
Each 
10 
. .$ 0.50 
$ 4.50 
. . .75 
7.00 
.. 1.25 
10.00 
.. 1.75 
15.00 
. . 2.25 
20.00 
.. 3.00 
27.50 
,. 5.00 
45.00 
Group 11 
CHRISTMAS GLORY. Peony type flowers, medium large. Very 
dark red in bud, open flowers bright Christmas red; very prolific 
bloomer, one of the best. 
8 to 12 in.$0.95 each 18 to 24 in.$2.50 each 
12 to 15 in. 1.35 each 2 to 3 ft. specimens. 4.00 each 
3 to 4 ft. specimens.$6.00 each 
PINK PERFECTION. Medium small, delicate shell pink flowers, 
very double; small petals symmetrically arranged, early, pro¬ 
fuse bloomer. 
8 to 12 in.$1.00 each 15 to 18 in.$1.75 each 
12 to 15 in. 1.45 each 18 to 24 in. 2.50 each 
24 to 30 in.$3.00 each 
ALBA PLENA. Pure white, full double; medium large flowers. 
Blooms early, often in late September and October. The most 
popular double white. 
8 to 12 in.$1.00 each 15 to 18 in.$1.75 each 
12 to 15 in. 1.50 each 18 to 24 in. 3.00 each 
24 to 30 in.$3.50 each 
ALTHEA FLORA. Very vigorous grower, dark green foliage; beau¬ 
tiful, semi-double flowers, rich pink showing an orange tint. 
Shape of open flowers resembles Althea. 
12 to 15 in.$1.00 each 18 to 24 in.$2.00 each 
15 to 18 in. 1.50 each 24 to 30 in. specim’s 3.00 each 
30 to 36 in. specimens.$4.00 each 
SPECIMEN CAMELLIAS OF IMPROVED VARIETIES 
ABBY WILDER. Peony type white with few pink markings; 
produces occasional pure pink flowers. Vigorous grower. January. 
Sizes from 18 through 36 inches. 
AUSTILL PINK. Semi-double shell pink, medium size. Often the 
stamens are intermixed with small petals in the center. Fast, 
compact grower. Sizes 2 to 5 feet. 
CHANDLERII ELEGANS. Large, Peony type flowers, variegated 
pink and white. Yellow stamens. One of the best and most popular. 
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8 to 12 in....’.$1.00 each 12 to 18 in.$1.50 each 
18 to 24 in.$2.50 each 
GLORY OF NANTES. Large, semi-double, deep rose flowers. 
Excellent glossy green foliage. Vigorous grower. See back cover. 
HERME. Large, semi-double pink and white variegated. Slightly 
fragrant. A very desirable variety. 
12 to 18 in.$1.50 each 24 to 30 in.$3.00 each 
18 to 24 in. 2.50 each 30 to 36 in. 4.50 each 
JARVIS RED. Deep blood red, semi-double with yellow stamens. 
Foliage dark green. Vigorous grower. Popular. 
24 to 30 in.$3.00 each 30 to 36 in.$4.50 each 
KELLINGTONIA. Orange red with stripes or blotches of white. 
Open Peony form; heavy bloomer. Sizes 2 feet through 4 feet. 
NOBILLISSIMA. An excellent white Camellia, with yellow stamens 
■ intermixed with the petals. Blooms in January. Sizes 24 through 
► 36 inch .'s only. 
OTOME. A lovely shell pink, similar to Pink Perfectionjbut with 
larger flowers. 
PROF. C. S. SARGENT. A dark crimson Camellia of Peony type, 
medium size flower. One of the most popular reds. 
REV. JOHN BENNETT. Orange-red, semi-double flower of good 
size. Foliage small, dark green. Good compact grower. 
ROSE EMRY. Early crimson flowers, medium size. Peony form. 
Succeeds under widely varying conditions. Sizes 2 feet through 
5 feet only. 
SEMI-DOUBLE BLUSH. A lovely semi-double bloom, faintly 
tinted pink; yellow stamens. A most desirable variety. Sizes 
18 inches through 36 inches only. 
THERESA MOSSINE. Narrow shell pink petals, full double- 
Small leaves, making a compact plant. 
T. K. VARIEGATED. Semi-double light pink wdth darker pink 
margin; yellow stamens. Leaves small, compact, fast grower. 
TRICOLOR. Probably the most variable of all Camellias, with 
blossoms varying all the way from pure white to pure red, with 
intermediate colors, all on the same bush. Foliage deep green. 
Sizes, 24 to 36 inches only. 
Prices, except where otherwise noted: 
Each 
18 to 24 in., from beds.$2.50 
24 to 30 in., from beds. 3.00 
30 to 36 in., from beds. 4.50 
3 to 4 ft. 6.00 
4 to 5 ft. 7.50 
Note — In addition to the above Camellias of improved varieties, we have more than 50 other varieties of Camellias. These are 
available in such small quantities this season that they are not included here. On request, we shall be glad to send you a list of 
them. Or, better still, come to Wight Nurseries dining the Camellia season, December through February, and see them for yourself. 
