MAGNOLIA GARDENS NURSERIES 

CULTURE OF CAMELLIAS 
Camellias seem to thrive and grow in various. 
soils and locations. However, they prefer a light, 
rich, slightly acid soil, well drained location, partial 
shade and protected from heavy winter winds. Do 
not plant too deeply. Upon receiving a balled and 
burlapped camellia, do not remove burlap or cut cord; 
plant as is about 1 inch below ground level, fertilize 
with well rotted dairy compost, cotton seed meal, 
or Vigoro. Give a thin mulch with pine straw or 
small oak leaves. Use sparingly so water can get 
through to the roots of the plants. 
We find that a camellia well pruned of its 
small, stringy, weak growth, and good fertilizing at 
least twice a year will keep the plant in a healthy, 
vigorous condition; therefore, it should be better able 
to resist various diseases and fungi. 
INSECTS 
Scale—-May be controlled by using Garden Volch. 
1 part of Volch to 50 parts of water. Do not use 
in winter months if there is danger of freezes. We 
usually spray from May 10-20 when the scale is at 
its most vulnerable stage. 
Phomopsis—Can be controlled by spraying with 
Bordeaux mixture. 16 lbs. to 100 gallons of water. 
Before spraying, prune out all dead growth one 
to two inches below dying point. 
