Mr. Gerbing is now preparing his second volume of Camellias in color. There are to be 
about 80 varieties which are not shown in the book Camellias. These plates will be 614.” x 834.” 
on heavy gloss paper 9” x 12”. These new plates will be superior in every respect than those 
produced for Camellias. All are actual size of the flower shown, in most cases a full blown flower 
and a bud are shown with a quantity of foliage. These plates will be ideal for framing for in- 
terior decorating. Included in this binding will be a revised up to date supplement of the Text 
in Camellias. Mr. Gerbing hopes to have this volume ready for distribution in late 1944 or 
early 1945. 
NOTE: All orders for books are to be sent direct to G. G. Gerbing, Fernandina, Florida. 
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO GROW AZALEAS AND CAMELELIAS SUCCESSFULLY 
In preparing the soil for an Azalea garden first remove all weeds and surface growth from the 
area which you have selected. Then remove enough soil to accommodate the following mixture— 
6 inches of muck from a fresh-water pond; a 2-inch layer of dairy fertilizers ; a 2-inch layer of peat 
moss or sawdust (preferably cypress) ; an application of 20 per cent Acid Phosphate. These in- 
gredients should be thoroughly incorporated with 6 inches of original soil to make an ideal soil 
mixture. If the location is inclined to be wet, raise the beds where the plants are to be located 
so that they are at least 1 foot above the original level of the land. 
In setting out Camellias and Azaleas remember that they must be planted so that the sur- 
face roots are level with the surrounding soil. Pack the roots firmly by stamping the ground; 
water liberally just after planting. Then mulch the entire area with 2 inches of oak leaves 
or an inch of peat moss. One thorough watering each week is usually sufficient. If artesian 
water is used it should be applied with a sprinkler which aerates the water before it enters 
the soil; thus the injurious minerals are allowed to evaporate. Keep your newly planted garden 
free of weeds. An application of “Azalea Special’? Fertilizer in March and June is sufficient to 
keep your plants in vigorous condition. 
INSECT CONTROL 
Red Spider. Symptoms: The foliage begins to turn brown. Dust the underside of the leaves 
with S.A.T. early in the morning before the dew dries up. Formula—8 lbs. Sulphur Dust; 
114 lbs. Arsenate of Lead; 2 lbs. Tobacco Dust. 
Worms, Grasshoppers and Blue-Green Flea Beetle. Symptoms: These insects chew 
holes in Camellia foliage. Spray with Arsenate of Lead in spring before new growth starts. 
Continue as needed. Formula—114 lbs. to 10 gals. of water. 
Seale Infestation. Symptoms: Yellow spots appear on foliage. Underside of foliage should 
be sprayed with Oil Emulsion Spray. Formula—1 qt. of Volk to 12 gals. of water. Spray in 
April, May, or June. (Never spray in winter; freezing temperatures injure plants which 
have been sprayed at that time.) 
Aphids. Symptoms: Small black-brown insects attack tender foliage. Spray with Black-Leaf 
40 as needed. Formula—1 tablespoonful to a gal. of water. 
Phomopsis Blight (Fungus Disease). Possibly most detrimental of all Camellia diseases. 
Symptoms: Small branchlets shrivel up in spring after new growth develops to about 4 to 8 
inches; sometimes the entire top of a plant will shrivel; sometimes the roots are diseased and 
it is not apparent until the entire plant is dead. Hence, it is advisable to spray all Camellias 
and Azaleas with Bordeaux Mixture each spring; regardless of weather Phomopsis Blight is 
always present. Formula—1'% lbs. Bordeaux Mixture (4-4-50) to 10 gals. of water. Spray 
sufficient to wet all the branches and the trunk, in March, April or May. (Cold-weather pre- 
cautions—water all plants at the roots before a freeze.) 
THIRTY-EIGHT GERBING CAMELLIA NURSERY 
