to set camellias slightly above the level at which they were growing. 
It is wise to pack soil in bottom of hole to prevent settling lower. After set- 
ting, water well and mulch 4 or 5 inches deep with pine straw, peanut 
hulls, or oak leaves. This will help conserve moisture as well as contro] 
weeds. Planting azaleas differs a great deal from camellias in that they 
are most often used for base plantings, borders and designs. They do 
make lovely specimens after they attain age, size and fullness. Aza- 
leas are very shallow and fibrous rooted plants, and consequently are 
very easily transplanted, if a few important steps are followed. The soil 
should be well prepared in advance. Spade until soil lumps and trash are 
eliminated. Make soil fertile with manure and/or cottonseed meal. Plant 
azaleas very shallow. Water thoroughly as soon as planted. Azaleas, 
like camellias, prefer semi-shade but all do well in full sun. If possible, 
it is preferable to plant them in a spot that is shaded until 10 a.m. 
INSECTS 
Camellia insects are few, but important. Scale insects are probably the 
most prevalent ones attacking camellias in the South and East. Our plants 
come to you free of 
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miscible oil. If you have 
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they should be sprayed 
with Volck, Sunoco or other oil on the market. Follow directions on the 
container. Do not spray new growth. Do not spray when temperature is 
likely to go below 45° F nor above 90° F. Do not spray in mid-summer. 
Nicotine sulphate sprays can be used to control white fly and aphids on 
azaleas except when the growth is tender. Azaleas are occasionally at- 
tacked by leaf miners, lace bugs and white fly. Lead arsenate is recom- 
mended for the leaf miner, and a good oil spray for the white fly and lace 
bug. Red spider can be controlled with dusting sulphur or lime-sulphur, 
used according to the manufacturer's directions. 
DISEASES 
Camellias are seldom attacked by diseases. The most common disease 
atfecting these plants is DIEBACK. No specific cure is known at this time. 
Good cultural practices are recommended as a preventative Portions of 
plants affected by dieback should be cut off below the dead portion and 
the twigs destroyed. Azaleas are not attacked by diseases in this area, 
with the exception of a petal blight which can be controlled by a Dithane 
spray, used according to manufacturer's directions. 
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