Camellia Japonica 
Presenting a grand array of color in the bleak 
and otherwise blossomless winter, Camellia Japonica, 
“Aristocrat of the South,” is gaining rapid favor in 
other sections of the country. Its beauty and im- 
portance has been definitely recognized on the West 
Coast, and favorable comments from the Northern 
Florists continue to increase. 
Camellia culture presents no particular difficulties, 
but special care will be rewarded with beautiful, last- 
ing blossoms. First, they must have a soil that is acid 
in reaction, and if this condition is not already present 
it may easily be obtained by addition of leaf-mold, 
peat moss and applications of aluminum sulphate—one 
quarter pound to a square yard. 
Keep soil moist, yet not soggy. Camellias are shal- 
low rooted and deep cultivation is not advisable. Full 
sun, only after plants are two or more years old, is 
advisable for best bloom-buds. Partial shade gives 
more growth and a glossier green color. 
Camellias may be fertilized with a mixture of 
cotton-seed meal, super-phosphate, potash, and well- 
rotted manure in the respective parts of 10-2-1-5. 
Aluminum sulphate should be added one-half part if 
soil needs acidifying. 
The few diseases and insects attacking the Camellia 
may be controlled easily. Camellia or tea scale, the 
most common, may be eliminated by use of Florida 
Volck—1 part to 50 parts of water. Spraying should 
be done in the early morning or late afternoon, to 
prevent leaf-scalding. To protect the valued bloom- 
buds, do not spray in the winter. 
Our Camellias have a beautiful color and are full 
of fine bloom-buds. 
CAMELLIAS 
Rare Varieties 
All one (1) and two (2) year plants are grafted 
on Camellias sasanqua understock and have been 
grown in the open field. 
GROUP NO. 1 
ALICE STOKES 
Medium size, light pink, full double flower. Flor- 
ists should have. 
KING LEAR 
Large, semi-double, cherry red flower, marbled 
with white, mass of stamens surrounded by large 
petals. Medium green foliage. Blooms mid-season. 
VILLE DE NANTES 
Large semi-double red and white, noted for very 
beautiful fimbriated petals. Petals in center folded 
and standing up. See illustration. 
VIRGIN’S BLUSH 
Large very light pink, semi-double flower. Excel- 
lent qualities for corsage work. 
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