CULTURAL 
Outside Culture in the South 
LOCATION 
Either semi-shade or full sun are suitable. 
SOIL 
A rich coarse acid soil is best, with much humus 
which will drain readily. 
FERTILIZER 
3-8-5 Azalea Special, or fresh Dairy manure with 
an application of 18% Superphosphate, are both 
recommended. 
Application of Fertilizers — Early Spring and again in July. 
INSECT 
CONTROL 
Red Spider: Dust with S.A.T. Dust. Aphids: 
spray with Black Leaf Forty Scale. Spray with 
Nursery Volk. 1 part to 50 parts water. Fun¬ 
gus: Spray with Bordeaux; 1 ]/ 2 lbs. Bordeaux 
to 50 gals, water. Angle worms (common earth 
worm) : these breed in excessive moisture; let 
your ground dry out completely. If this does 
not eleminatc them, then mix sharp builder’s 
sand with the soil. 
ACID SOIL 
To bring up the acidity of your soil, scatter 
sulphur dust around the plants, just enough 
to yellow the top soil. Then water in. 
MULCHING 
Oak leaves are best, though you can use Straw, 
Pine needles, Peat moss, Spagnum moss, or any 
other materials. 
WATERING 
Do not keep your Camellias or Azaleas too wet. 
Usually one thorough watering each week will 
be sufficient. 
