JENKINS’ CAMELLIA GARDENS 


CULTURAL INFORMATION 
HELPS AND HINTS FOR SUCCESSFULLY 
GROWING CAMELLIAS AND AZALEAS 
Camellia Japonica can successfully be trans- 
planted from early September through March. 
Azaleas can be transplanted the year around 
without injury. However, the best time is before 
they come into bloom, that is September through 
February. 
SOILS PREFERRED 
Good drainage is necessary. They should not be 
planted where water stands for long periods. A 
bed 12’’x18” deep, of black fresh water pond muck 
is ideal, to this add well-rotted dairy fertilizer, or 
Azalea Special. Cottonseed meal mixed with the 
muck is very beneficial. However, do not use cot- 
tonseed meal as a top dressing unless thoroughly 
washed in with the hose immediately. Cottonseed 
meal will burn if not dissolved with water, injuring 
the roots of Azaleas. 
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL 
Camellias are attacked by several species of Scale 
insects. If the leaves on Camellias are spotted and 
streaked yellow, this is usually caused by Scale on 
the underside of the leaves. They should be sprayed 
with Nursery Volk, one part to 50 parts water. 
Spraying should be done in the Spring or early 
Summer. Spray from the underside so that all of 
the leaves are covered with spray, A WARNING: 
Do not spray Camellias in late Fall or Winter, a 
sudden cold spell will often kill plants that have 
just been sprayed. 
There is also a fungus disease known as For- 
mopsis. This disease attacks the stem and branches 
of Camellias. It is apparent by branches shrivel- 
ing and dying off, usually during the Summer 
months. To control, spray with Bordeaux Mixture 
before new growth starts, 8 pounds Bordeaux to 50 
gallons of water; to this add 114 pounds Kayso, 
his will cling to the branches tor months, pre- 
venting the spread of this disease. 
Red spider attacks both Camellias and Azaleas. 
It is apparent by dropping of many leaves on 
Azaleas. Camellia leaves become rusty brown in 
color. Control with S. A..T. Dust Sulphur Dust, 
Arsenate of Lead and Tobacco Dust, 8 pounds Sul- 
phur, 1 pound Arsenate of Lead, 1 pound Tobacco. 
Dust. Dust on early in the morning before the 
dew dries on the foliage. Dust from the underside 
of the leaves. 

