
CAMELLIAS 
CLEANEST OF SHRUBS 
ARISTOCRAT AMONG FLOWERS 
Camellias are not only the cleanest of shrubs but, here in South- 
ern California, flaunt their exquisite bloom for at least seven months 
of the year. Besides, they serve many a useful purpose. Many 
varieties grow quite rapidly and planted in informal hedges soon 
create an atmosphere of charm and elegance. Planted in pots, for 
use in the shadier parts of the patio, their big cool leaves and in- 
triguing bloom lend an enchantment few other plants can match. 
While Camellias are generally considered to be shade loving 
shrubs many varieties will enjoy a quite sunny location, among them 
Covina, California, Elena Nobile, Mission Bells, Mme. Jannoch, Prof. 
Sargent and of course the dainty Sasanquas. 
Contrary to the belief of many, Camellias are quite easily grown 
if a few simple directions are followed. In planting, dig a hole twice 
as large in depth and width as is necessary to accommodate the earth 
about the roots of the plant, fill in beneath and around the ball of 
earth, using a mixture of 1/3 peat moss and 2/3 top soil, adding 
10% sand if soil is heavy. Plant a little higher than Camellia was 
growing in container in which you received it. Mulch with leaf mold, 
peat or well rotted manure soon after planting. Do not cultivate. 
Fertilize with Camellia Bet-er Growe following directions on package 
‘and spread a teaspoonful of soil sulphur around the plant. 
Keep plants moist at all times. Long shoots may be pruned 
‘back to 3 or 4 eyes as soon as wood has hardened. In cutting flowers 
Jeave at least 2 or 3 eyes of previous year’s growth. 
* Camellias are now much cheaper than they have been for a 
number of years. Considering the years of colorful satisfaction they 
provide Camellias are really no more expensive than the cheapest 
of shrubs. 
Each year we hold a Camellia Show in our glasshouse, displaying 
cut blooms of many rare and new varieties, as well as the old favor- 
ites. This affords an unsurpassed opportunity for making a satis- 
factory selection for one’s own garden. 
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