CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
The Camellia is the handsomest and finest of all the broad-leaved evergreen blooming plants 
for Southern Gardens. It is long lived and its beauty and monetary value increases rapidly as the 
plants grow older. The many new and fine varieties of recent introduction have added enor¬ 
mously to its popularity and its use as an aristocratic cut flower has greatly enhanced it and opened 
a much broader field for its distribution. 
Camellias ane easily grown in the South; their glossy green foliage all the year round together 
with their most attractive and beautiful flowers in Winter, make them unusually attractive, when 
no other flowers are to be found in the garden. This has increased the admirers of this plant. 
Millions of them are set out every year in open ground, or in conservatories as pot plants. They 
will regain, without doubt, their popularity stronger than they possessed a half century ago. 
CULTURAL HINTS 
The Camellia grows in almost any soil, but well drained, good garden soil, a little acid in re- 
aetion is more satisfactory. 
A half shady location is preferable, especially when the plants are young. Free blooming can¬ 
not be expected in deep shade. 
The Camellia is a gross feeder; responds well to fertilization at the time of planting; if the 
soil is not rich enough, use a mixture of one-half garden soil, one-fourth well rotted cow manure 
and one-fourth peat or leaf mold. Every Winter or early Spring apply well rotted cow manure, 
bone meal or cotton seed meal, or similar commercial fertilizer may be added if necessary. Mulch¬ 
ing with half rotted leaves or peat is beneficial. 
The Camellia loves a humid atmosphere. Do not neglect watering. Frequent syringing on the 
leaves helps a great deal during hot Summer months. 
Red Spider and various scales may attack Camellias. We use Nursery Volck at the ratio of 1 to 
50 for Summer spray. Thorough spraying twice a year controls these pests satisfactorily. The 
strong sun has to be avoided after spraying as it may cause the leaves to burn. 
NAMED VARIETIES 
For many years we have devoted much of our time and care in the production of Camellias. 
Our tireless efforts have been rewarded. We are proud to offer to our customers this year a num¬ 
ber of the finest varieties that are still scarce on the market today. 
Since it is generally recognized that considerable confusion exists with regard to correct names 
of the different varieties our listings are made to agree with the best authorities available on named 
varieties. 
GOLD MEDAL VARIETIES 
II Tramento. (Laurel Leaf)—^Largest of the 
double-flowering Camellias. Some flowers are 
deep pink, others pink with white spots. 
8 to 12 in. grafted, B&B_$10.00 
12 to 18 in. grafted B&B _ 15.00 
18 to 24 in. grafted B&B_ 20.00 
Lady Hume’s Blush—^Veny large; sym¬ 
metrical petals are delicately blushed with 
flesh color, which is much lighter than Pink 
Perfection. 
8 to 12 in. grafted B&B_ 4.00 
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12 to 18 in. grafted B&B_ 5.Q0 
18 to 24 in. grafted B&B_ 6.00 
Victor Emanuel—Most highly prized Ca¬ 
mellia of today. Very large, deep red peony 
form of late season. The finest Camellia that 
we know of. 
8 to 12 in. grafted B&B_$ 3.00 
12 to 18 in. grafted B&B_ 5.00 
18 to 24 in. grafted B&B_ 10.00 
24 to 30 in. grafted B&B_ 15.00 
30 to 36 in. grafted B&B_ 20.00 
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