6 TOM DODD NURSERIES 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
Presenting a grand array of color in the bleak 
and otherwise blossomless winter, the Camellia 
Japonica, ‘“‘Aristocrat of the South,” is gaining 
rapid favor in the other sections of the country. 
Its beauty and importance has been definitely rec- 
ognized on the West coast and favorable comments 
from the Northern florists continue to increase. 
Camellia culture presents no particular diffi- 
culties, but special care will be over-rewarded with 
beautiful, lasting blossoms. First they must have a 
soil that is acid in reaction and if this condition is 
not already present, it may easily be obtained by 
addition of leaf-mold, peat-moss and applications 
of aluminum sulphate, one-quarter pound to a 
square yard. 
Keep soil moist, yet not soggy. The Camellias 
are shallow rooted and deep cultivation is not ad- 
visable. Full sun, only after plants are two or more 
years old is advisable for best bloom buds. Partial 
shade (no afternoon sun) gives more growth and 
a glossier green color. 
Camellias may be fertilized with a mixture of 
cotton seed meal, super phosphate, potash and well- 
rotted manure in the respective parts of 10-2-1-5. 
Aluminum sulphate to be added one-half part if 
soil needs acidifying. 
The few diseases and insects of the Camellia may 
be controlled easily. Camellia or Tea scale, the 
most prominent, may be eliminated by use of Flor- 
ida Volck, one part to 50 parts of water. Spray- 
ing should be done in the early morning or late 
afternoon to prevent leaf-scalding. To protect the 
valued bloom buds, do not spray in the winter. 
Our Camellias have a beautiful color (good num- 
ber of them having been shaded) and are full of 
fine bloom-buds. Since there is a limited supply, 
you will do well to place your order early to get 
the varieties and number you want. 
CLASS “A” CAMELLIAS 
ALBA PLENO—Large, snow-white, double flow- 
ers that bloom early. 3-5 inch to 18-24 inch. 
BROOKLY ANA—Very double, pink flowers with 
white splotches. A bushy plant with larve light 
green leaves. Small sizes only. 
CHANDLERI ELEGANS — A very large, peony 
shaped flower with a red and white variegation, the 
stamens and petals being either closely or loosely 
formed. 3-5 inch to 2-3 feet. 
ENRICO BETTONI—Large, pink blossoms, vary- 
ing in shape from double to peony on same bush. 
Fast grower and heavily budded. Small sizes only. 
HERMES—One of the most popular Camellias, a 
pink and red variegation with a white margin in a 
leosely, peony-shaped, large flower. 3-5 inch to 2-38 
feet. 
MADAM “C”_A seedling developed in our nur- 
series to become one of the most beautiful semi- 
double camellias. It has symmetrically-shaped, red 
wax-like petals with a soft, velvety orange tint. 
Holds blossoms for an unusually long period and 
is a prolific bloomer. 3-5 inch to 2-3 feet. 
