UUVESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
The following is offered to answer in advance some of 
the questions most frequently asked about Camellias. 
Bud Dropping: This is frequently due to great fluctua- 
tions in temperature; sometimes to drouth conditions. 
Camellias like constant moisture comparable to that required 
by your lawn. Keep your Camellias healthy and there will 
be little bud dropping. 
Mottled Leaves: This is usually due to improper soil con- 
ditions—probably alkaline. Regular applications of Camel- 
lia-Azalea fertilizer should properly acidify your soil and 
prevent mottled leaves. 
Fertilizer: Camellias require an acid soil which can 
readily be obtained by use of Camellia-Azalea fertilizers ob- 
tainable at nurseries or feed stores. The amount used will 
depend upon your own soil, alkaline soil needing more than 
neutral or acid soil. Apply according to directions and re- 
peat until your plants have dark green glossy leaves. Apply 
fertilizer from February until the Jast of July. Use sparingly 
and frequently and watch the results. Three times the 
normal growth can be obtained with proper fertilizing. 
Exposure: An eastern exposure sheltered from the hot 
afternoon sun is most ideal. However, Camellias will grow 
in full sunlight even in hot climates. Care should be taken, 
however, to prevent sunburn during the first season where 
fully exposed. Ample water and possibly a shade will accom- 
plish this purpose. 
Drainage: Camellias like constant moisture but must have 
good drainage. If your soil is heavy or poorly drained, dig a 
hole two or three feet deep and fill the bottom with gravel, 
then place earth over this and plant in the regular way. 
Picking Flowers: Yes! You should pick the flowers. Use 
them in your house. Wear them. Enjoy Camellias to the 
utmost, but use discretion in the picking. Don’t take more 
than three or four inches of stem and remember that replace- 
ment of Camellia wood is not so rapid as that of roses. 
DON'TS 
. Don’t remove the burlap from the ball. 
. Don’t jolt the plant so that the ball will be broken. 
. Don’t place the plant deeper than it stood when planted 
in the nursery. 
. Don’t plant in an alkaline soil without proper preparation. 
. Don’t fail to water regularly. 
. Don’t fail to cut the blossoms and enjoy your Camellias. 
(See paragraph on cutting.) 
GURSGC@MPEETES C@REEGTION 
If there are other varieties in which you are interested, 
send for our complete list of 500 varieties. Many we have 
in only very limited quantities and in these varieties we will 
be glad to make up grafts during the months of December, 
January, and February, and delivery made the following 
spring when the plants are established. 
Grafts are made on sturdy two-year-old stock. For grafts 
on older stock up to six years, write for further information. 
DESCRIPTIONS 
Single—denotes one or two rows of petals lying flat. 
Semi-double—more than two rows of petals lying flat, with 
center of bloom open. 
Imbricated—petals overlapping, similar to a Ranunculus 
flower. 
Peony type—full double with irregular petals. 
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NOTE: An Asterisk (*) before a name indicates a very 
limited quantity. All such varieties are subject to supply. 
