For Distinctive Lower South Gardews 
Azaleas and Camellias add grace, beauty and charm to gardens of the Lower South. 
“Design in the garden is rightly regarded as of primary importance, and the kinds of plant ma- 
terial used In securing a desired effect are a secondary consideration. But if, in addition to pleasing 
design, the planting can be carried out with beautiful and out-of-the-ordinary plants, then gardens 
of unusual beauty result. To such plant groups belong the azaleas and camellias, and gardens in 
which they are used in a large way are immediately lifted out of the commonplace. They take the 
places of good evergreen or deciduous shrubs, and, in addition, at certain seasons fill the garden with 
a glory that is unsurpassed.” 
Dr. H. Harold Hume, eminent horticulturist, writer, and dean of the College of Agriculture, Uni- 
versity of Florida, wrote the above as an introduction to his valuable little book, ““Azaleas and 
Camellias,’ and it well expresses what we would say to those who would have distinctive gardens In 
the gulf and coastal section of the Southeast. 
For many years we have given particular attention to winter and early spring-flowering material, 
especially in Azaleas, offering a large assortment of hardy Kurume, Kaempferi and native varieties 
which may be grown and will succeed much farther inland than Indica Azaleas and Camellias. 
However, in Indica Azaleas we grow the hardier Lawsal, Dixie, Formosa, and Pride of Thomasville 
extensively. Our Azaleas are above the average in quality, having been spaced out properly and 
grown well. 
LANDSCAPE SERVICE 
For many years the rendering of competent landscape service has been an important feature of 
our business. As the 1945 catalogue goes to press, we find we have a beautiful lot of fine trees and 
shrubs for landscape effects, a good landscape architect, but little labor for his department. 
We hope that as the season advances, it may be possible to do a limited amount of landscape 
work. We invite correspondence. 
Peat Humus for Soil Building 
Most soils in the Southeast are Jacking in humus, and we cannot too 
strongly urge the use of Peat Humus (sometimes called Peat Moss) to correct 
the deficiency. Peat Humus builds up the texture of the soil and promotes root 
growth and the assimilation of fertilizers and soil elements. While it is of value 
in building up soils for growing any kind of trees and shrubs, it is of especial 
merit in the culture of Azaleas and Camellias. 
We are agents for Florahome Peat Humus, and we guarantee this Peat to be 
absolutely free of seeds, sand, and roots. It is shipped in sacks. $1.50 per 
sack, f.o.b. Thomasville, Ga. Sacks average 75 Ibs. 
Let Us Ship Plants by Freight, Express and Parcel Post 
Many of you who receive this booklet will wish to add some new 
plants to your gardens, and will be unable to come and make selections, 
To those we say, “Let us ship your plants.”’ For almost half a century a 
large portion of our business has been the shipping of plants ordered 
from our annual catalogue. Fortunately, our older men, 
who always do the grading and packing, remain with GARDEN 
us, and will render efficient shipping service. Ours is 
one of the few nurseries in the Southeast geared by ex- 
perience and equipment to serve well those who order 
by mail, and we pledge ourselves anew to give your or- Mp 
KUMASAKA ders prompt, personal and careful handling. 
THOMASVILLE NURSERIES 
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA 



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