


THE NURSERY 
Orton Nursery is operated in conjunction with his- 
‘torically famous Orion Plantation and its beautiful 
gardens, a major feature of the gardens being the 
camellia and azalea collection which make up one 
of the finest in the country. It is because of this 
close association that we can offer for your approval 
a selection of the choicest varieties in a wide range 
of sizes, all propagated from the quality specimens 
which are the pride of our Gardens. 
In addition to the large and selected stock of 
azaleas and camellias in which we specialize, each 
year we feature some species and varieties of plants 
which after experimental planting we can either 
recommend to you as adaptable introductions into 
this climatic region, or which we wish to emphasize 
as being found especially noteworthy otherwise. As 
you well know, display of flower color is but one of 
the prime qualities of garden value. Interest is fur- 
ther enhanced by significant perfumes, or again 
brilliant berries give the touch that is desired. 
We hope you will visit Orton Nursery to inspect 
our stock at first hand. You will be thrilled at the 
sight of the thousands of thrifty plants in their slatted 
sheds or beneath the handsome live-oaks, and with 
the camellia blooms shown in the newly. built dis- 
play house. Whether you come as a visitor to the 
nursery or as a prospective customer you will be 
most welcome. 
OUR CAMELLIAS 
Originally having one of the finest collections of 
camellias in the South, we have from time to time 
added the new varieties as they became available 
until we now have one of the largest in the country. 
From the many varieties which we have gathered 
from camellia growers and collectors, we have 
selected for propagation only those which we con- 
sidered possessed sufficient distinctive qualities to 
warrant their continuance in our nursery list. It is a 
well-known fact that certain plants will produce finer 
flowers than similar ones having the same origin, 
and it has been through the continual observation 
of the flowering and growth habits of camellia plants 
that we have built up our stock to its present high 
standard. When you see our thrifty camellia plants 
we feel sure that you will agree that Orton camellias 
are distinctive. 



