CAME I L I A/ 
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 cottonseed meal 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 G a p d g n s 
889 Moptli Pootliill Boulevopfl 
asf PasaeJena, Califopnia 
Telephone SYcamore 4-1121 
OPEN SUNDAYS 
CAMbl I P\ JAPOMICA 
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ALBA PLENA: 
True type and justly rated the best of all white sorts, with 
snow-white chiffon-like flowers, to 4" in diameter, of in¬ 
credible symmetry. The blooms of this Camellia have, in 
years past, retailed as high as $12.00 per dozen. A good 
grower and free bloomer; of bushy, spreading habit. Foliage 
a lighter green than most kinds. Nov.-Mar. 
ALBA PLENA FIMBRIATA: - 
Rare. Blooms like the above in every respect except the 
petals are gracefully imbricated and fringed on the edges. 
Not quite so vigorous a grower, but a more exquisite flower 
would be hard to imagine. Jan.-Mar. 
AMABILIS: * 
Rare. A tall grower, bearing in profusion wide open 
single flowers of good size. The stamens flare, displaying 
the showy golden anthers to great effect. A rapid grower, 
with the best of foliage. One of the choicest. Jan.-Apr. 
CAPRICE: 
A double creamy white, with high center and gardenia¬ 
like texture, from 4 to 5 in. in diameter. The name is de¬ 
rived from its habit of sending its stamens out irregularly 
throughout the petals. This bushy type with its heavy dark 
green foliage is distinct and charming. Jan.-Mar. 
LOTUS: == 
The largest of the semi-double whites. Its exquisite water- 
lily form shows to advantage its spectacular golden stamens. 
Profuse bloomer. Of rapid and upright habit of growth, 
with long, glossy, dark green, pendulant foliage, correspond¬ 
ing in size to its enormous flowers. New and rare, and 
positively the last word in Camellias. Jan.-Apr. 
MATHOTTIANA: 
Large, full, symmetrical, double, with heavy wax-like 
petals, occasionally tinged with red. A late bloomer; of 
sturdy, spreading habit. Mar.-May. 
MRS. FRED SAUNDERS: 
A semi-double white flower, 4" across; rich green foliage 
and a strong grower. Jan.-Mar. 
NOBILISSIMA: 
A pure white, with tightly curled formal paeony center 
edged with a double row of broader petals. Medium sized 
blooms. A tall upright grower and free bloomer. Nov.-Mar. 
PURITY: 
One of the loveliest. Pure white and perfectly symmetrical 
in shape. Flowers unusually large and beautiful, borne in 
great abundance. Tall, rapid grower. No good collection 
is complete without at least one of these. Jan.-Mar. 
THE SWAN: 
This rather prostrate type bears its semi-double flowers in 
great profusion and is entirely different from any other 
Camellia we know. It lends itself charmingly to use in pots, 
tubs or hanging baskets; is extremely bushy and grows to 
4 ft. Jan.-Mar. 
