3. As the azalea root system is very shallow, it dries 
rapidly. Apply sufficient water to keep roots moist at all 
times. 
4. Azaleas thrive in moist soil, but will not tolerate 
a water saturated soil condition; so beds should be lo- 
cated or made where surplus water will drain quickly. 
5. Azaleas thrive best in partial shade, but many 
good blossoms cannot be expected if bushes are grown 
in complete shade. Larger and older plants may be 
planted in the full sun-light. 
6. The azalea is not a gross feeder. If plenty of leaf 
mold or like organic matter is applied, it does not re- 
quire any commercial fertilizer. Do not fertilize azaleas 
heavily as the root system is easily injured. If necessary, 
lightly apply well rotted cow manure or commercial fer- 
tilizers such as Vigoro or Tung Meal. 
7. Red Spider and Thrip sometimes bother azaleas. 
Frequent spraying of the plants with plain water will 
usually eliminate this trouble, but if necessary, spray or 
dust with a sulphur mixture. 
INDICA AZALEAS 
The most popular group of all azaleas along the Gulf 
Coast region and up to Charleston, S. C. Flowers very 
large and single in a wide range of colors. Fast growers 
and develop into large sized bushes. 
COCCINEA MAJOR-—Brilliant orange red. Compact, 
very low grower. Liners. 
CRITERION—Variegated pink and white. Low grower. 
Liners, 12-18/7, 18-24”. 
DAPHNE SALMON-—Light salmon. Upright grower. 
Hardy. Liners, 10-12’’, 12-18”. 
DUC DE ROHAN-—Salmon pink. Compact. Liners, 
1021240 Blo 34% 
ELEGANS—Very early pink. Liners, 12-18/7, 18-24’. 
FIELDER’S WHITE—Early large white. Liners. 
FORMOSA—Lavender pink. Liners, 12-18’’, 18-24’. 
GEORGE L. TABER—Flesh pink with deeper markings. 
Very large flower. Liners. 
GULF PRIDE —Light purple. Liners. 
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