New Camellias from the Middleton Place 
Henry Middleton (Middletoni, No. 10). An unusually large, semi-double red flower 
measuring 5 to 6 inches across; four rows of petals accentuate the stamens. The large, 
glossy deep green foliage is slightly twisted. Medium tall growth; noted for its vigor. 
Everyone likes this Camellia. Early to late flowering. Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Imperial (Middletoni, No. 20.) A peony-flowered form with rosy red coloring and ex- 
quisite form. The stamens are pleasingly intermixed with the petaloids. Its deep green 
foliage is extremely large and the plant is noted for its spreading growth. Late flowering. 
; Grafted plants, $15.00. 
J. J. Pringle Smith (Middletoni, No. 14). Generally considered the best of the red 
varieties in this group is this semi-double 5-inch flower with four rows of rounded in- 
dented petals. Rich deep green glossy foliage. Tall growing; early flowering. 
Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Judge Smith (Middletoni, No. 24). Best described as blood-red in color, the semi- 
double flowers have four rows of petals which are well set apart. The stamens and peta- 
loids are intermingled in the center. Wide-spreading growth around the deep green 
foliage. Midseason flowering. Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Lady Hume’s Blush (Middletoni). This is the true strain imported from Europe many 
years ago. Best described as shell-pink to white. It varies from 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter. Long-pointed light green foliage and slow, slender growth characterize this 
variety. Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Lovely Illusion (Middletoni, No. 30). Delicate, semi-double shell-pink flowers; the 
dainty blossoms measure 3 to 4 inches across. The foliage is best described as large, 
round, and medium green and the growth is tall. Late fowering. Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Rose and Snow (Middletoni No. 31). Semi-double, medium-sized flowers which are 
spotted white and the petaloids in the center are marked with the stamens. Three rows 
of petals make up the form of this 3-inch bloom. Long-pointed deep green foliage and 
bushy growth are other marks of identification. Midseason flowering. 
Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Rosea Indenta (Middletoni, No. 23). Semi-double very delicate pink flowers with three 
rows of petals. The 4-inch blooms have short stamens. Long-pointed deep green foliage. 
Growth is tall; late fowering. : Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Shades of Evening (Middletoni, No. 5). A rose-like semi-double form with deep to dark 
red coloring. When fully opened the showy petaloids are intermingled with the stamens. 
There are five rows of outer petals. Long, narrow, dark glossy foliage. Late flowering. 
Grafted plants, $15.00. 
Speciosa (Middletoni, No. 7). Not unlike Professor C. S. Sargent in form is this bomb- 
type peony-flowered form of deepest red spotted with pure white. The deep glossy green 
foliage and the vigorous, wide-spreading habit of growth are worth considering. Mid- 
season to late flowering. Plants only from 2%-in. pots, $1.00 each. 
Williams (Middletoni, No. 11). Semi-double, it is usually described as the darkest red, 
measuring 4 to 5 inches in diameter with two rows of petals veined with lighter shadings 
of red. A choice plant with long-pointed dark green foliage. Grafted plants, $15.00. 
White Chandleri (Middletoni, No. 22). Another peony-flowered form which is a well- 
known pure white flower that measures 5 inches across. Grafted plants, $15.00. 
What You Should Not Do With Azaleas and Camellias 
Do not spray plants in winter with Oil Emul- Do not cultivate around the roots. 
HS Do not allow heavy cloth to rest directly on the 
Do not place soil or muck on the surface of the plants in freezing weather. (We do not 
ground around Azaleas or Camellias after cover any of our plants at any time.) 
they have been planted. Do not over-fertilize your plants. (They are 
Do not permit your plants to remain dry at the naturally slow growers and too much 
roots when cool weather is reported. fertilizer will weaken them). 
FERNANDINA : FLORIDA 
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