

CAMELLIAS 
for Fall, Winter and Spring Bloom — 
Some Suggestions on the Care of Camellias 
in Southern California 
Camellias in containers can be planted at any time. They grow — 
best in partial shade and with some protection from excessive winds. — 
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In planting Camellias dig a hole twice as wide as the containers - 
in which the plants are growing and several inches deeper than 
necessary to accommodate the plants. Mix 1/3 peat with soil used — 
in planting. Mulch with leaf mold or use well rotted manure three — 
months after planting and do not cultivate as the roots are near the ~ 
surface. We suggest fertilizing with Bet-er Growe Camellia Fertil- 4 
izer, following the directions on the package, with 10% of soil sul- — 
phur added. ’ 
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Camellias want a fairly moist soil, but the drainage must be 
good. A common cause of bud drop is lack of moisture in summer 
or early fall. The leaves, too, enjoy syringing at this time. 
The plants require little pruning, just enough to shape them. 
Long shoots after they mature can be cut back to cause branching. 
In cutting the flowers, leave at least two buds of the previous Yom ‘s 
growth to carry on. 
Keep fallen flowers cleaned up. 
Though thought of by many as a luxury plant, Camellias, in the : 
smaller sizes, really are within the reach of all. And when one con- ; 
siders the ease of care, the long lasting nature of the shrub, the year — 
round attractiveness of the plant, both in leaf and in bloom, there © 
are few more desirable shrubs for home planting. 
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