CAMELLIA CULTURE 
They should be planted in a semi-shaded location, 
and will do well anywhere that temperatures do not go below 10 
degrees above zero. 
A mixture similar to requirements of Rhodo- 
dendrons and Azaleas, light, porous, to provide good drainage; a 
slightly acid condition. A mixture of peat moss, leaf mold, and 
sandy loam in equal proportions makes a good soil mixture. DO 
NO meCURTIYATEVAROUND GCAMELLIAS DEEPLY ONCE THEY 
GET ESTABLISHED as roots are near surface of the ground and 
should not be disturbed. FEED with special acid type fertilizer as 
used on other acid loving plants. 


Professor Sargent An unusual flower having a peony type center 
and generally one row of very large round petals around the out- 
side of the bloom. Flower measures over 3 inches across; plant is 
a free bloomer. Flower is an unusual shade of deep scarlet. $3.75 
each. 
Daikagura The earliest to bloom. The large, double deep rose 
flowers are often streaked with white, adding to its attractiveness. 
$3.50 each. 
Grandiflora Rosea One of the largest flowering Ca- 
mellias. The magnificent semi-double flowers are 
clear rose-pink, stamens golden tassled with rose. 
Flowers make fine corsages. This rare and much 
prized variety is a valuable addition to any planting 
both for display and for cut flowers. $3.75 each. 
Purity Symmetrical, double, beautifully formed, snowy 
white flowers of large size, often 5 to 6 inches across. 
For form and purity, you need no other white. $3.50 
each. 
Nagasaki A very large, semi-doubie flower of bright 
rose-pink, heavily marbled with white. Outside petals 
large; smaller inside petals form raised center. Flowers 
4 to 6 inches across. One of the finest. $3.75 each. 
Mikenjaku Large, deep rose flowers, occasionally splashed with 
white, and prominent stamens. A popular but scarce variety. $3.75 
each. 
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