
MAGNOLIAEFLORA 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS—Camellias grow in 
almost any soil, but well-drained good garden soil a little 
acid in reaction is more suitable. A half-shady location is 
preferable, especially when plants are young, but free 
blooming cannot be expected in a place entirely shaded. 
The root system of the Camellia is rather coarse and not 
quite so easily transplanted as the azalea. 
The Camellia is a gross feeder and responds well to 
fertilization. At the time of planting, if the soil Is not 
fertile enough, use a mixture of one-half good soil, one- 
fourth well-rotted cow manure, and some peat or leaf 
mold. In early spring apply well-rotted cow manure or 
some commercial fertilizer with a high percentage of 
nitrogen. 
The Camellia loves a humid atmosphere, so do not 
neglect watering. Frequent spraying of the leaves when 
the temperature is not above 80 degrees helps a great deal 
during the dry summer months. 
SPRAYING—Red spider and various scales may attack 
Camellias. We have been using Nursery Volck at the 
ratio of 1 to 60 in summer and 1 to 25 in winter, mixing 
one teaspoonful of Black-Leaf 40 to every gallon of solution. 
Thorough spraying twice a year controls these pests 
satisfactorily. Avoid spraying in the strong sun in summer 
and in freezing temperatures in winter, as that may cause 
the leaves to burn. 

4 CAMELLIA NURSERIES 
