Everyone loves Camellias / 
And in either your own, or 
someone else’s garden, you surely have admired their extraordinarily 
beautiful blossoms. 
But did you realize that the Camellia is one of the finest of all 
shrubs for California gardens. And did you know they actually re- 
quire less care than many very ordinary shrubs. 
For extra pleasure in your garden, we urge you to start, or add 
to, your planting of Camellias. They will grow in beauty and value 
as the years go by. 
Listed here are a few of the most popular kinds, just to 
give you an idea of the great variation in form and color. 
We extend you a cordial invitation to visit our Nurseries 
now during the Camellia season and see for yourself how 
beautiful they are. 
CULTURE 
Their culture is simple. During the spring, summer and autumn 
months they should be kept well supplied with water by thorough 
and deep irrigation, and the foliage well hosed off from time to time 
to keep the plants refreshed and healthy. Of capital importance is 
good drainage, so that excess water does not stand around their 
root; and, preferably shelter from the sun during the hottest hours of 
the day. They like and should have a soil on the acid side. If the 
ground is heavy it can be improved by incorporation of leaf mold, 
monure, bean straw, etc. If the soil is very light, peat moss, leaf 
mold, manure or bean straw should be added. Light applications of 
fertilizer should be given every thirty days after the plants have fin- 
ished blooming, until about September. 
While it is true that they are (compared with many plants) relatively 
slow growing, this characteristic is in fact an asset, as they do not 
rapidly outgrow the situation in which they are placed. As specimen 
plants for the porch, patio, or lath house, they consequently have no 
superior. With intelligent treatment, they can be grown in the original 
pot, tub or box for a long time. Should you pick the flowers? Yes! 
Use them in the house, wear them, and enjoy them to the utmost. 
Remember only to use care in the picking, taking not more than three 
or four inches of stem, as Camellia wood replaces itself more slowly 
than, for example, that of roses. 
ALBA PLENA. Rich, full double, pure white flowers of symmetrical 
petaling. Early. Very fine. 
BELLA ROMANA. Large, loose double. Light pink splashed with 
crimson. Midseason. 
BLOOD OF CHINA. Very large peony type, double flowers of a 
deep, velvety, orange red. Late bloomer. 
C. M. HOVEY (COLONEL FIREY). Very large full formal double of a 
fiery red color. Late. 
CHANDLERI ELEGANS. Enormous, semi-double flower of the loose 
peony type. Formation of the blossoms will vary a great deal, as will 
the color. Usually rose pink with occasional white blotches on the 
petals. Early to midseason. One of the very finest Camellias grown. 
