Pa a grand array of color in the bleak and otherwise 
blossomless winter, Camellia Japonica, ‘Aristocrat of the South”, 
is gaining rapid favor in other sections of the country. Its beauty 
and importance has been definitely recognized on the West Coast, 
and favorable comments from the Northern Florists continue to 
increase. 
Camellia culture presents no particular difficulties, but special 
care will be rewarded with beautiful, lasting blossoms. First, they 
must have a soil that is acid in reaction, and if this condition is 
not already present it may easily be obtained by addition of 
leaf-mold, peat moss and applications of aluminum sulphate— 
one quarter pound to a square yard. 
Keep soil moist, yet not soggy. Camellias are shallow rooted 
and deep cultivation is not advisable. Full sun, only after plants 
are two or more years old, is advisable for best bloom-buds. Par- 
tial shade gives more growth and a glossier green color. 
Camellias may be fertilized with a mixture of cotton-seen meal, 
super-phosphate, potash, and well-rotted manure in the respec- 
tive parts of 10-2-1-5. Aluminum sulphate should be added one- 
half part if soil needs acidifying. 
The few diseases and insects attacking the Camellia may be 
controlled easily. Camellia or tea scale, the most common, may 
be eliminated by use of Florida Volck—J1 part to 50 parts of 
water. Spraying should be done in the early morning or late 
afternoon, to prevent leaf-scalding. To protect the valued bloom- 
buds, do not spray in the winter. 
STANDARD CAMELLIAS—CLASS A 
GOVERNOR MOUTON (Aunt Jetty)—Variegated red and 
white irregular double flower. In the center of the flower is 
found a most attractive mass of many petaloids with a few large 
ones intermixed. Hardy and blooms midseason. 
KUMASAKA—Large incomplete double flower, carmine with 
white markings. Very free flowering plant blooming in midseason. 
Foliage is a lovely dark green. 
PINK PERFECTION —Formal double light pink flower. A good 
corsage flower for all ages. Plant very hardy with medium green 
foliage. Blooms midseason. 
PRINCE EUGENE NAPOLEON (Pope Pius)—Formal double, 
medium size, crimson flower. Midseason to late. The bright green 
leaves are a nice contrast for the flower. 
PROFESSOR SARGENT—Medium size dark red_ irregular 
double flower. Noted for the numerous petaloids closely packed 
together completely hiding the stamens. A free bloomer and 
especially good for Christmas arrangements. 
VICTOR EMANUEL—Large turkey red flower blooming late in 
season. Very showy with waved petaloids, loosely mixed with 
fascicles of stamens. 
SIZES AND PRICES 
Each 
12 to 18 in. Field grown specimen, B&Bs $2.50 
18 to 24 in. Field grown specimen, B&B 3.75 
24 to 30 in. Field grown specimen, B6B 5.00 
30 to 36 in. Field grown specimen, B&B. __ 6.75 
20% Cash and Carry Discount on above prices. 
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