
AZALEAS...for the South 
CULTURE 
While Azaleas are usually planted between October and June, 
they may be set out during any month of the year if carefully 
handled. They will not grow in sand, but require an acid soil 
and thrive in rich peat. 
Azaleas prefer semi-shade. However, they thrive better in 
full sun than in dense shade. 
Prepare the soil thoroughly by spading in peat, well-rotted 
leaves, and good top soil. Do not add more than 50 per cent of 
peat and leaves, and avoid commercial fertilizers, poultry 
manure, and everything of this kind. 
Plant in beds, about 14 to 1 inch deeper than they originally 
grew. Water in well and tamp with the feet. Keep the plants 
moist but well drained. Like all plants with profuse foliage, 
Azaleas love a lot of moisture during hot dry weather. Frequent 
spraying of the foliage, as well as water for the roots, will keep 
them in bright, healthy condition. 
Mulch with oak leaves to a depth of about an inch. Spray with 
Volck or some other good oil emulsion about once every four 
months, using a 1 to 60 solution. This is mainly for the preven- 
tion of red spider and scale. 
Fertilizer should be applied in March and June, using a good 
application of Azalea and Camellia Special, since the soil should 
be kept slightly acid. In November a light application, not 
heavy enough to stimulate growth, will condition the plants for 
blooming season. 
Call at our office or write for our special bulletin on growing 
AZALEA INDICA 
The great evergreen shrubs of Azalea indica are lovely plants 
at all times of the year. Their lustrous, waxy green foliage is 
pleasingly restful to the eye, and when they burst forth in all 
their spring glory one can really be grateful for a home in the 
South, where these glorious flowers can be enjoyed. 
E., Early; M., Midseason; L., Late. 
A and B, refer to prices on page 5. 
WHITE 
FIELDER’S WHITE. E. Large, pure white. Free blooming; 
light green foliage. A. 
NEW WHITE. M. Pure white. Smaller than the above but 
with darker green foliage. A. 

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