5. Azaleas thrive best in partial shade (when 
the bush grows larger it will stand the full sun- 
light) Sut many good blossoms cannot be expected 
if the bushes are planted under complete shade. 
6. The Azalea is not a gross feeder. If plenty 
of leaf mold or like organic matter is applied, it 
does not require any commercial fertilizer. On 
the contrary, very often a heavy application of 
fertilizer injuries the root system. However, if 
necessary a light application of well rotted cow ma- 
nure, sheep manure or commercial fertilizers such 
as Vigoro is beneficial. 
7. Red Spider and Thrips sometimes trouble the 
plants. Frequent spraying of the plants with plain 
water will usually keep this trouble away. If this 
does not work, spray or dust the plant with a sul- 
phur mixture. 

New Azaleas 
Several years ago, with special permission 
of the U. S. government, we imported from 
Japan many rare varieties of Azaleas. Ever 
since, we have continued our tireless efforts 
to develop these varieties. Our devotion of 
time and utmost care has rewarded us with 
the pleasure we now have in introducing some 
of these rare plants to our customers. The 
supply is very limited. Book your order early. 
MURASAKI-BOTAN (Purple Peony) 
Belong to the Ledifolia family. Flowers 
are made up of 15 to 20 long but narrow 
petals of light purple color, 2 to 3 inches 
in diameter. In appearance they very much 
resemble asters, despite the fact that they 
are Azalea blossoms. It blooms in March. 
Leaves are narrow and yellowish dull green 
with hairy segments. Fast grower and very 
hardy. 
SAKURAGATA 
One of Macrantha hybrid (Satsuki). Flower 
is single, 2 to 2% inches in diameter. Dark 
crimson with large patch of white in the 
throat, very beautiful. Leaves medium to 
small; shiny dark green. This macrantha 
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