AZALEAS 
The name is from the Greek word azaleos, 
meaning dry, because their discoverer believed 
them to grow in dry locations. However, be- 
cause they are shallow rooted, the opposite is 
true and 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. 

Azalea Lath House 
There has been such an increase in both 
commercial and private Azalea plantings in the 
last few years that information as to the pre- 
vention and control of pests is eagerly sought. 
A complete brochure may be obtained by writ- 
ing the Agricultural Experiment Station of the 
Alabama 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 
the finest Azalea and Camellia collection in 
the world-famed Bellingrath Gardens. To 
nature lovers everywhere we extend a cordial 
invitation to enjoy their beauty this season. 
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