CAMELLIAS AND ROSES 9 

CAMELLIAS, Continued 
12 Most Popular Camellias for Cutting 
(The Favorites of Young People for Wearing in the Hair) 
Alba Plena Dixie 
Beali Rosea Elena Nobile 
Brilliant Elizabeth 
Cameo Pink Matosia 
Laurel Leaf Pink Perfection 
Cheerfulness Pope Pius IX 
ROSES 
Roses are such a glorious part of gardening that they 
richly deserve soil and cultivation to suit their needs. In 
choosing a place to plant them, keep away from tree roots 
and badly drained spots, as well as locations where the air 
circulation is poor. Sandy soils should be improved by 
adding humus in the form of dairy or sheep manure, peat, 
muck, leaf-mold, or heavy black hammock soil. Any of 
these materials available should be mixed into the soil to a 
depth of several inches. We used to import clay soil from 
Georgia for growing Roses but found it unnecessary and 
too expensive. You can grow good Roses without it. 
Late November, December, and January are the pre- 
ferred times for planting Roses in Central Florida. We have 
always had better results with thoroughly dormant plants 
that have endured several killing frosts, and for this reason 
we never ship green ones. When you receive them, set the 
plants in a pail of water overnight; never expose the bare 
roots to the air. 
For each bush dig a generous hole so that the plant may 
be set at the same depth as in the nursery. A pound or two 
of bonemeal may be given each one. Space the plants 2 to 
214 feet apart, spread out the roots well, and carefully fill 
the hole with good soil mixed with the bonemeal. Pack the 
earth well, and water thoroughly. 
Dairy or sheep manure, bonemeal, and commercial fer- 
tilizers like Vigoro are all good for feeding Roses. Regular 
applications are needed. A mulch of leaves or leaf-mold is 
advisable in the summer. 
No. 1, 2-yr. standard nursery grade, 60c each; 10 for $5.00. 
Selected Jumbo grade, finest stock available, 75c each; 10 for 
$6.50. 
BUSH ROSES 
ALEXANDER HILL GRAY. T. Pale lemon-yellow, with a 
darker center. 
ANTOINE RIVOIRE. HT. Delicate silvery pink, shading to 
peach in the center. 
DAINTY BESS. HT. A single variety with large, somewhat 
ruffled petals of delicate rose-pink; maroon stamens. 
DUCHESSE DE BRABANT. T. Light pink. Free flowering. 
EDITOR McFARLAND. HT. Clear deep pink blooms on a 
strong plant. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. HT. Brilliant red; good size. 
Fragrant. 
KAISERIN AUGUSTE VIKTORIA. HT. A fine old sort 
with creamy white buds opening to showy white blooms. 
Very fragrant. 
LADY HILLINGDON. T. Slender pointed buds and cupped 
flowers of apricot-yellow. 
LOUIS PHILIPPE. Bengal. A good dark red shrub Rose. 
LUXEMBOURG. HT. Rich apricot-yellow, shaded copper; 
lighter yellow at the tips of the petals. 
