JENKINS’ CAMELLIA GARDENS 

CULTURAL INFORMATION 
HELPS AND HINTS FOR SUCCESSFULLY 
GROWING CAMELLIAS AND AZALEAS 
Cameliia Japonica can successfully be transplanted 
from early September through March. 
Azaleas can be transplanted the year around without 
injury. However, the best time is before they come into 
bloom, that is September through February. 
SOILS PREFERRED 
Good drainage is necessary. They should not be 
planted where water stands for long periods. A bed 
12”x18" deep, of black fresh water pond muck is ideal, 
to this add well-rotted dairy fertilizer, or Azalea Special. 
Cottonseed meal mixed with the muck is very beneficial. 
However, do not use cottonseed meal as a top dressing 
unless thoroughly washed in with the hose immediately. 
Cottonseed meal will burn if not dissolved with water, 
injuring the roots of Azaleas. 
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL 
Camellias are attacked by several species of Scale in- 
sects. If the leaves on Camellias are spotted and streaked 
yellow, this is usually caused by Scale on the underside 
of the leaves. They should be sprayed with Florida Volk, 
one part to 50 parts water. Spraying should be done in 
the Spring or early Summer. Spray from the underside 
so that all of the leaves are covered with spray. A 
WARNING: Do not spray Camellias in late Fall or 
Winter; a sudden cold spell will often kill plants that 
have just been sprayed. 
There is also a fungus diease known as Formopsis. 
This disease attacks the stem and branches of Camellias. 
It is apparent by branches shriveling and dying off, 
usually during the Summer months. To control, spray 
with Bordeaux Mixture before new growth starts, 8 
pounds Bordeaux to 50 gallons of water; to this add 
1% pounds Kayso. This will cling to the branches for 
months, preventing the spread of this disease. 
Red spider attacks both Camellias and Azaleas. It 
is apparent by dropping of many leaves on Azaleas. 
Camellia leaves become rusty brown in color. Control 
with S. A. T. Dust, Sulphur Dust, Arsenate of Lead and 
Tobacco Dust, 8 pounds Sulphur, 1 pound Arsenate of 
Lead, 1 pound Tobacco Dust. Dust on early in the 
morning before the dew dries on the foliage. Dust from 
the underside of the leaves. 
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