CAMELLIAS 
The Camellia is one of the world’s most honored 
flowers. This is as it should be. Not alone for their 
great beauty of blossom and foliage, but they are among 
the hardiest plants in cultivation and require only the 
simplest culture. 
There are the appealing singles with their large petals 
symmetrically arranged around showy yellow stamens, 
semi-doubles and full doubles either of the peony or 
formal flat type. The color scale ranges from the purest 
white through many shades of pink and red, and an 
infinite number of variegations. There is a type for every 
conceivable taste. We are interested, primarily, in the 
best varieties, and are constantly adding to our already 
select stock both through collection and hybridization. 
A location on the north or east side of a building, 
or any semi-shady position protected from the mid-day 
and afternoon sun should be selected; and do remember 
that good drainage is of first importance. The required 
acid condition can be supplied by mixing one-third each 
of peat, well rotted leafmold and good sandy loam. 
Fertilize about the last weeks of April, June and August 
with a balanced commercial acid food specially prepared 
for camellias. Work it in lightly as the roots are near 
the surface. 
Flowering of the different varieties begins in October 
and continues to the end of April. As a cut flower, the 
Camellia is a worthy rival of the Orchid, and, as a 
decorative evergreen which may be depended upon for 
luxuriant foliage throughout the year, it is unsurpassed. 
From early October through April, the numerous varie- 
ties offer a continuous and ever changing pageant of 
thousands of blossoms. You may feel free to come in 
and enjoy them at any time. 
Prices according to size and variety. 
The new and rare varieties. are marked with an aste-: 
risk * Period of bloom indicated by months after each 
variety. 
COOLIDGE 
Rare Plant Gardens 
889 North Foothill Boulevard 
East Pasadena 8, California 
Telephone SYcamore 4-112 
OPEN SUNDAYS: 10 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. 
(excepting through July, August and September) 
