container and any fertilizer given the container plant has 
only one outlet, which is through the system of the plant. 
Here at TORMEY’S GARDENS we follow the practice 
of “moving up’ plants to containers holding not more 
than twice the amount of soil, as did the ones from which 
the plants are being moved. 
Some varieties of Camellias are stronger growers than 
others and may require moving to larger containers sooner. 
Some may not require moving oftener than once in three 
years, while others may require it once in two years. When 
a considerable quantity of fine roots is noticeable near the 
surface of the soil and extending to the walls of the con- 
tainer, it is usually a sign that the plant should be ‘‘moved 
up.” | | 
Camellias from TORMEY’S are grown in Tormey’s 
Cool Root Containers, which are standard clay plant pots, 
processed by ourselves. In these specially processed pots 
both the outer and inner surfaces are sealed permanently 
leaving the portion between in its original porous condition, 
thus creating an insulation which prevents the transmission 
of heat to the plant’s root system and also conserves the 
moisture in the soil against too rapid evaporation. For 
the largest plants we use redwood growing boxes of the 
correct design and proportions. 
We do not recommend that plants be removed from 
the garden and transferred to containers. -Such plants 
usually have a root system with the feeder roots away 
from the base of the plant. It is more satisfactory to 
acquire plants that have been progressively “moved up” 
properly in containers, because of the abundance of feeder 
roots close to the base of the plants. 
Regular red clay pots are correctly proportioned, but 
for larger plants redwood boxes will be most satisfactory, 
and we would suggest, in building boxes, that the depth 
be about the same as the width and that the bottom be 
about one and one-half inches narrower than the box 1s 
at the top. Material should be at least three-quarters of an 
inch thick and the box must be provided with several 
drain holes. 
The following information relative to the soil capacity 
of red clay pots can be used to determine the correct size 
of container required for properly ‘moving up’ plants. 
Capacities shown are approximate. 
‘Gale Whe ea 6” ef Q” Dy 10" ror 
Soil Capacity 
ber GullOns 2... 3 Pe bg; 7 2 3 >) 
For containers up to eight inches in. diameter the top 
of soil in container should be at least one and one-half 
inches below the top of the container so as to provide 
space for watering and at least three inches should be 
allowed for watering space for larger containers. A small 
amount of peat moss placed on the surface of the soil 
in container will help retain moisture. 
