AZALEAS 
The name is from the Creek word azaleos, 
meaning dry, because their discoverer believed 
them to grow in dry locations. However, be¬ 
cause they are shallow rooted, they require an 
abundance of water. 
There are three cardinal rules to remember 
when growing Azaleas: 
1. Water frequently in dry weather. 
2. Mulch heavily with oak leaves or peat 
moss to protect the roots and furnish 
humus. 
3. Fertilize sparingly three times a year dur¬ 
ing the Spring and early Summer. 
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Azalea Kurume 10-12 in., B. & B. 
There has been such an increase in both com¬ 
mercial and private Azalea plantings in the last 
few years that information as to the prevention 
and control of pests is eagerly sought. A com¬ 
plete brochure may be obtained by writing the 
Agricultural Experiment Station of the Ala¬ 
bama Polytechnic Institute for Circular 84. 
Or, if preferred, we shall be glad to furnish 
helpful information free of charge upon de¬ 
scription of the symptoms of infected plants. 
Visitors from all points of the United States 
come to our city each year to see the beauty of 
our Azalea Festival and to make pilgrimages to 
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