
Azalea Indica 
AZALEAS 
Azaleas can be moved at any time during the year, but 
we recommend doing it before they come into bloom, 
that is, September through February. In doing this you 
will have the benefit of the flowers the first year. Also 
the plants will have become established in the ground 
before the summer heat. 
We are offering what we call lining-out stock from beds, 
which is only for growing on, and should be planted after 
danger of frost is over. The florist should plant them after 
Easter, when there will be more room in the houses for 
them. These plants were rooted in late spring and moved 
to our beds outside, to grow and make good root systems 
all summer and winter. They are far superior to most 
pot plants, as they have more room to develop better 
root systems. 
We are growing this season excellent plants of this size, 
having had an early start, and we have had the best grow- 
ing season for several years. We suggest that you book 
your order with us early, and let us ship to you whenever 
you are ready in the spring. We are prepared to protect 
these plants during the winter, and will harden them off 
in early spring, so that you will have excellent plants. 
Good drainage is absolutely necessary, so be sure that 
the beds for the plants are drained well before planting, 
to prevent water from standing in them at any time. 
The beds should be kept moist always, but not soaking 
wet. During dry weather, it is better to water in late 
afternoon with a strong force from the hose. We might 
also add—do not be too sparing with good soil and fer- 
tilizer, as you will find it pays in the long run. 
Azaleas are plants that can be set in full sun or in shade. 
Partial shade is ideal for growing them, as all of our small 
plants are grown in the lathhouse. Larger plants can be 
put in the open field if proper care is given them, and you 
will have many more flower buds, but the flower buds will 
be more susceptible to frost injury. During dry weather 
they will have to be watered more often, and will have to 
be mulched heavier. The plants in the shade will have 
some protection from the cold injury, but will have fewer 

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