12 RAMSEY'S AUSTIN NURSERY 

ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS | 
AZALEAS*AND :CAMELLIAS 
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Azaleas are the most, ¢elarfil 7sf7-all® plants’ in’ the spring, and Camellias produce 
indescribably beautiful and perfect. flowers;./both’’ being Hevdrereeh ‘and blooming from 
February to April. In recent year$ many varieties haye. epyen, jgst satisfactory in Texas. 
These require acid soil, whichis Apposite. 'toAout if éy‘Sorls of central, south and 
north Texas. However, proper soil is easily made and maintained by following directions 
given below. 
VARIETIES 
Below we give leading varieties, but the supply is limited and we can not guarantee 
at all times that all are available. All are good, and we should like to have the priv- 
ilege to substitute with similar kinds. Please indicate if this is not desired. All plants are 
Balled and Burlapped (B&B). 
Other varieties in small amounts are also available. 
AZALEA INDICA. Hardy varieties, upright growing. Plants 18 to 36 inch high have 
3 to 5 stems. 
18 to 24 24 to 30 30 to 36 3 to 4 feet 
inch inch inch heavy, bushy 
DAPHNE SALMON, Salmon pink $2.50 $2.90 $11.00 
ELEGANS pinks. Serie ees 2.50 2.90 
FORMOSA, lavendar .......... $2.00 2.50 2.90 12.50 
GEORGE FRANC, Salmon pink. — 2.00 2.50 
PHOENICIAMiavendar.ya ss. 2.00 2.50 
PRIDE OF DORKING, red ..: 2. 225 
CAMELLIAS 
GLOIRE DE NANTES. Semi-double, dark red, Compact, 3 to 4 feet, $12.50 
PINK PERFECTION. Double, shell pink. Compact, 3 to 4 feet, $12.50 
PROF. C. S. SARGENT. Double, crimson-red. Compact, 3 to 4 feet, $12.50 
PLANTING AND CARE 
Azaleas and Camellias should not be planted deen. 
Top of ball of earth with roots should be at, or 
slightly below, ground level. Dig holes 2 to 3 feet 
square, 16 to 24 inches deep, depending on size of 
plants. Fill in below and around plants with a mix- 
ture of half good top soil and half Texas Peat Moss, 
which we can supply. See Index. 
Apply fertilizer as described below. 
Before watering, sprinkle over soil about one-half 
to two teacupfuls of iron sulphate (copperas), or 
aluminum sulphate. 
Leave a trench or basin around plants, large enough 
to hold considerable amount of water. 
Once a year after planting, give a good application 
of Peat Moss mixed in the soil around plants, going 
farther out year by year, and twice a year apply 
iron or aluminum ‘sulphate in increasing amounts. 
Do not stir soil deep close to plants. 
It is beneficial to sprinkle tops of plants with water 
several times a week in spring, summer, and fall, and 
to water thoroughly the ground around them, but only 
late in afternoon. Little if any pruning is required. 
LOCATION 
Plants succeed perhaps better in partial shade, not 
full shade. Full sun will be better than full shade. 
North side of house and under trees are satisfactory 
locations, provided plants receive at least part sun. 
FERTILIZER FOR AZALEAS 
AND CAMELLIAS 
10 pounds ammonium sulphate 
35 pounds high grade acid phosphate 
17 pounds high grade sulphate of potash 
28 pounds cottonseed meal 
10 pounds aluminum sulphate 
100 pounds. Use proportionate amounts for less 
quantity. 
Mix thoroughly and apply in ground around plants 
two or three times a year, using one-half to 3 tea- 
cupfuls per plant, according to size. Some of these 
ingredients are not available now. Later we hope 
to be able to offer the prepared fertilizer. 
Cottonseed meal alone is a fairly adequate fertilizer. 
Old leaf mold is also good as a mulch and to 
acidize the soil, though we prefer Texas Peat Moss. 
With use of this fertilizer, application of iron or 
aluminum sulphate several times a year will not be 
required. 
SPRAY FOR AZALEAS and CAMELLIAS 
For insects and scale, if any, on plants, use fol- 
lowing: 
3 Tablespoons of Volek, or other white oil emulsion. 
3 Tablespoons of Derris Powder 
1 Teaspoon of Black Leaf 40. 
1 Gallon water. 
a Mix thoroughly and spray as needed, beginning 
just after blooming season. Materials may be ob- 
tained from Seed and Drug stores as a rule. Use of 
Volek alone is satisfactory. 
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