As azalea roots are very fine and require a large amount 
of moisture, the plants do not thrive in close proximity to 
trees that have surface roots, such as pecan trees, water 
oaks, and hickory trees. However, they will do well near 
such trees if they are constantly watered during dry 
weather. 
The Indica azaleas stand much more heat than the Ku- 
rume azaleas. They are native to the deep South, while the 
Kurume azaleas do much better in colder climates. 
We have found the safest all round fertilizer for azaleas 
to be coton seed meal. It should be scattered on the top 
of the ground around the plant and allowed to wash in the 
soil, without being cultivated. Azaleas may be fertilized 
with commercial fertilizers having an acid reaction, but it 
is very necessary to use great care, because most of the 
roots are near the surface, and are easily burned. 
A spray consisting of one galion of water, three level 
tablespoons of Volck, or other white oil emulsion, two level 
tablespoons of Derris powder, and one teaspoon of Black 
Leaf 40 will take care of any of the insects and scales that 
affect azaleas. The spraying should be done just after the 
blooming season in the Spring, and repeated at intervals of 
not less than three to four weeks, until the trouble has been 
remedied. It is of course necessary to apply the spray with 
force, and directly on the part that is affected, which in 
most instances is on the bottom of the leaves and in the 
forks of the twigs.* 
AZALEA INDICA 
Indica azaleas are not hardy in cold climates, but they 
are adaptable for plantings throughout the entire Gulf 
Coast Section, and along the Atlantic Coast area as far 
north as North Carolina. 
DAPHNE SALMON (Lawsal) — Light salmon. Fast, com- 
pact, upright grower, very hardy and blooms profusely. 
One of the finest of the Indica azaleas. 
DUC DE ROHAN — Salmon pink. Profuse bloomer and 
compact grower. 
ELEGANS — Light pink. A fast upright grower, and one 
of the first to bloom. 
FIELDERS WHITE--A large pure white. Medium low 
compact grower. 
*See our spray schedule on page 35. 
1951-1952 PRICE LIST 
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