AZALERS 
ZALEAS have been planted out-of-doors in the South for 
some time, but their real value as outdoor plants is just 
beginning to be appreciated. They can be used in practi- 
cally any location where other shrubs are used, giving the desired 
effect as evergreens, and at blooming-time furnish a riot of color 
unsurpassed by any other group of plants. They should become 
more and more a part of every home planting, as they begin 
blooming in February and continue into May. They may be 
moved when in full bloom. 
It’s a good idea to order Azaleas as soon as possible in the fall 
and winter, so that they may become well established by spring. 
The Indian Azaleas have the advantage of being evergreen, 
so that even when they are not in flower their attractive foliage 
is an addition to any landscape. Azaleas can be grown success- 
fully along the seacoast of the Middle Atlantic States with a 
little protection to keep the bloom-buds from being injured by 
cold—and very successfully along the coast from Charleston to 
South Central Florida and around the Gulf Coastal section to 
Texas, without any protection whatever. 
Azaleas may be used in almost any location where any other 
dwarf evergreen could be used. They are attractrve in the 

foundation planting in front of the taller plants; in formal or 
informal beds, using colors which blend well. 
It’s almost sure death to Azaleas to plant them too deep! They 
are surface feeders and should be planted no deeper than they stood 
in the nursery. It’s better to plant shallow than too deep. 
Azaleas are very easy to transplant and have few cultural 
requirements. Their roots like a cool soil and should be planted 
in partial shade, at least until the plants become large enough to 
shade their own roots. They may then be planted in full sun 
to advantage. Azaleas thrive in an acid soil. Where planted in a 
region in which the soil is alkali, it is advisable to dig a good 
large hole and fill it in with leafmold or woods earth. The peaty 
muck found in and around old ponds is very desirable. Where 
this is not obtainable, or where Azaleas have already been planted 
in an alkali soil, a small amount of aluminum sulphate, 1 pound 
to 30 square feet, will be found beneficial. Fertilize lightly about 
twice a year with cottonseed meal and tankage. Azaleas like a 
moist soil but it must be well drained. 
Do not cultivate around Azaleas. Their roots are right on the 
surface of the ground and any cultivation would be likely to cut 
a number of feed-roots. If weeds appear, pull them up. 
Figures given after the variety description indicate the range of sizes in which that variety is available 
Fielder’s White. 
Group | 
grower. 
The faster-growing varieties of Azalea 
indica, generally characterized by large 
leaves, hairy underneath, and medium to 
large flowers. 
George Franc. 
Elegans. A iight clear pink with lustrous 
green leaves. Its tints are very delicate. | 
Desirable early bloomer. 

Formosa. The purple-pink variety so 
satisfactory in the Southern States. 
Large, single flowers. Leaves dark 
green. Very easy to grow; vigorous. 
Phoenicia. Similar tn habit to Formosa, 
but blossoms a little smaller. Early. 
Red Flame. Brilliant red flowers early 
in April. May be seen at Magnolia Gar- 
dens the size of small trees. 6 to 24 in. 
William Bull. Tall, open-growing plant 
producing quantities of rose-shaped, 
salmon flowers. Late. 
Group I Each 10 
8 to 12 in., postpaid..... $1 00 $8 00 
12 to 15 in., postpaid..... iL SO WAS) 
15 to 18 in., not prepaid.. 1 50 12 50 
18 to 21 in., not prepaid.. 1 75 15 00 
21 to 24 in., not prepaid.. 2 00 17 50 
Group Il 
Medium growers, generally more com- 
pact than Group I, and therefore showier 
when in bloom. Leaves deep green. 
Anthenon. Variegated, white with soft 
rose. Late. Fast grower. 6 to 18 in. 
Dixie. Salmon-red; blooms early. Strong 
grower. 6to 18 in. 
10 
The most satisfactory | 
white Azalea. Bush vigorous; compact 
Excellent for grouping with 
other colors. 6 to 12 in. only. 
Unusually large bright 
rose flowers. One of the handsomest of 
all Azaleas. Early. 6 to 18 in. 
Indica rosea magnificata. Large, single 
white; throat tinted rose. Fast grower; 
midseason. 6 to 18 in. only. 

Azalea indica 
Lawsal. Salmoncolor;tall;late. 6to18in. 
Lilac. Large lilac blossoms produced in 
midseason. 6 to 24 in. 
Macrantha. Pink flowers in June; com- 
pact, bushy. 6 to 12 in. only. 
Mary Louise. Flowers white with small 
lavender stripes. 8 to 18 in. only. 
Pride of Mobile (Elegans Superba). 
Featured in the famous gardens of Mo- 
bile, Ala., and is the outstanding flower 
on their “Azalea Trail.’” Blossoms large, 
light pink. A hardy and vigorous va- 
riety. 6 to 12 in. only. 

Group II Each 10 
6to 8 in., postpaid..... $1 00 $8 00 
8 to 12 in., postpaid..... 125 10 00 
12 to 15 in., postpaid..... ib vay ally LY) 
15 to 18 in., not prepaid.. 2 00 
KURUME AZALEAS 
Generally characterized as dwarf, but 
producing flowers in abundance. Blos- 
soms and foliage smaller than A. indica. 
Coral Bells. Shell-pink shading to deeper 
pink in center. 6 to 8 in. only. 
Flame. Excellent flame-colored dwarf 
Azalea. Midseason. 6 to 12 In. 
Hinodegiri. Brilliant scarlet flowers pro- 
duced in great profusion. One of the 
hardiest varieties. 6 to 12 in. only. 
Each 10 
4to 6in., postpaid......$0 75 $6 50 
6to 8in., postpaid...... 100 900 
8 to 12 in., postpaid...... 1 50 14 00 
WIGHT NURSERIES - CAIRO, GEORGIA 
