mixture of one-half garden soil, one-quarter 
peat moss or leaf mold and one-quarter well 
rotted cow manure should be used. Even in 
the best of soils the addition of peat moss or 
of leaf mold will prove beneficial. DON’T 
PLANT TOO DEEPLY. Plants should be 
placed in the ground at as near the same level 
as they were in the nursery as is possible. 
Planted too deeply they will not prosper and 
will very often die. Allow for settling by 
having the top of the ball several inches above 
ground level well covered with good garden 
soil. Mulching with half rotted leaves or peat 
will further aid in assuring you of having 
good strong healthy plants. 
Because the Camellia does best in a humid 
climate much attention should be given to 
watering. They like water but they must have 
good drainage. Never plant where the water 
will stand after a hard rain. 
Camellia foilage is sometimes attacked by 
several forms of scales. A spray with water, 
oil emulsion and Black Leaf 40 will control 
most scale and insect pests. Spray should be 
applied in the spring after the danger of frost 
is over, but before the sun is too hot and early 
in the fall. Much care should be taken to wet 
the underside of the leaves thoroughly. 
A Few Do’s and Dont’s to Remember: 
A. Don’t plant too deep. 
Don’t allow water to stand near plant. 
Don’t spray in mid-summer or winter. 
Don’t over fertilize. 
Don’t plant in complete shade. 
Don’t break flowers, a clean cut near a 
leaf or branch is permissable. 
B. Do make sure of proper soil condition. 
Do water frequently and thoroughly in 
dry season. 
Do spray regularly (at proper time). 
Do mulch with leaf mold or peat. 
Do make sure of proper drainage. 
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