
Azalea Lath-house 
AZALEAS 
Azaleas are, without doubt, the most beautiful 
flowering plants we have in the South. Their season 
of blooming is very long, beginning with winter-flower- 
ing Vittata Fortunei and extending into June when the 
pretty dwarf Macrantha is covered with its soft orange- 
pink blossoms. AII Azaleas are profuse bloomers, and 
in the spring each plant is a solid mass of color. 
All types of Azaleas are easily grown, if a few rules 
are followed. They require a good, well-drained soil 
that has a slight acid reaction. The addition of leaf- 
mold, peat, and, in very heavy, stiff soil, a small 
quantity of sand, is always beneficial. Leaf-mold and 
peat help maintain an acid soil and a mulch of leaves 
is good to retain moisture and to furnish plant-food for 
the next year. Azaleas are shallow rooted and require 
an abundance of water in dry weather, especially 
young plants. Water the foliage with a hose, as a strong 
spray holds thrip and red spider in check. 
Partial shade is desirable in planting, but dense 
shade should be avoided. A lath-house is well suited 
for growing plants in nursery. They should be fertilized 
sparingly; a light application of cottonseed meal about 
three times a year is one of the best treatments. 
Lining-out size Azaleas offered here were rooted 
last spring and planted in beds early in summer, giving 
plenty of space for full development of strong root 
systems and bushy tops, and are far superior to 2%-inch 
potted plants, having roots enough to fill a 3-inch pot 
which has twice the capacity of a 214-inch pot. 
We have thousands of lining-out size Azaleas ready 
for immediate delivery, but since these small plants 
have much tender growth and are easily damaged by 
cold, we advise protecting them against frost this 
winter. Those who are not prepared to protect them 
will do well to let us book orders and make delivery in 
spring after all danger of frost is over, without any ad- 
ditional expense to our customers. 
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