PLANTING AND CULTIVATION 
All types of Azaleas can be grown easily if a 
few instmctions are followed. Azaleas may be 
planted from the first of October until June. They 
require a rich, dark, acid soil,, therefore, no lime 
should be; used. Leaf mold or peat helps to retain 
an acid condition and also keeps the. soil loose and 
free from packing, as Azaleas do not thrive in a 
sticky soik This is why our customers are so well 
satisfied with our plants, since our Azaleas are 
grown under these conditions and are not retarded 
in growth by transplanting and shipping. If there 
is any clay where you wish to plant Azaleas, re¬ 
move it, digging a large hole with plenty of space 
for the roots to spread and about 18 inches deep, 
loosening . the ground 6 inches deeper for good 
drainage, then fill in with leaf mold mixed with 
dark soil. 
Care shoud be taken when planting Azaleas, as, 
they should not be planted any deeper than they 
were growing at Nursery; the ball of roots being 
covered with no more than one-half inch of soil 
press soil firmly. After planting, water freely and 
often to keep soil moist .until plants are well es¬ 
tablished. A mulch of leaves, about 2 or 3 inches 
deep, helps to hold the moisture and keeps the sun 
from baking the roots, for Azaleas are shallow 
rooted. They should be watered frequently in dry 
weather. 
Partial shade is best in planting Azaleas, al¬ 
though they will grow in full sunshine, provided 
they are well mulched with leaves and are watered 
often. Cotton seed meal is a good fertilizer and 
should be applied to plants in the spring, after the 
cold weather is over—but, should not be used later 
than May. 
If these instructions are followed, you will not 
have any trouble in growing Azaleas successfully. 
Place your orders now for Azaleas, so that you 
may enjoy their entire blooming season. When 
ordering from us you are assured of the best plants. 
Our Nursery is located north of Summerville 
on State Highway No. 2. 
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME 
