
A Message from Dr. Fairchild 
Formerly in charge of Foreign Seed and Plant In- 
troduction, U. S. Department of Agriculture 
ZALEA-lovers who live in South Florida, 
where the soil is underlaid with limestone 
rock, will be happy to know that they may have 
the beautiful Indian Azaleas. Dr. David Fair- 
child, whose winter home is in Coconut Grove, 
is growing them very successfully. We quote 
from a letter of Dr. Fairchild’s: 
“Solid German peat moss should rest on the 
rock base and compose the bed. A rock wall 
should surround the bed to a height of eight 
to twelve inches. Aluminum sulphate may be 
used if necessary to counteract the action of 
any lime which might penetrate the bed. In the 
Miami section the beds should be given half 
shade such as is afforded by having a tree on 
the west or southwest side of the bed so that 
the length of exposure to strong sunlight is 
somewhat shortened. My best specimens are 
under a Live Oak tree where they get no 
afternoon sunlight. A single Brilliant planted 
under a tree in 1928 was a perfectly gorgeous 
sight when it flowered last March, rivaling 
anything of the kind I have ever seen any- 
where.” 


indian Azaleas 
GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES CO., Glen Saint Mary, Florida 

Azalea hinodegiri 
AZALEA HINODEGIRI 
This is one of the most brilliant of all the dwarf Azaleas, 
and is a profuse bloomer over a long period. It is a shapely 
plant, with round, evergreen foliage, and quite dwarf in 
growth, making a fine pot-plant or an ideal low hedge. The 
flowers are vivid rosy scarlet. For sizesand prices,see Kurume 
Azaleas, page 5. 

In many varieties 
of 
Indian Azaleas, 
specimen 
plants 
may be had 
ranging 
from 
2 to 3 feet to 
5 to 6 feet. 
Quotations 
on 
request. 

