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SEMMES NURSERIES - Semmes, Alabama 
AZALEA HINODEGIRI 
KURUME AZALEAS 
This group, known botanically as Azalea obtusa 
japonica, includes varieties that are more dwarf in 
their habit of growth and not quite so hardy as the 
Hardy Japanese group, but all Kurumes will stand the 
winters of almost all sections of the Southern States 
without any protection, and much farther north with 
a little protection. Ther popularity Is mcreasing 
rapidly as they become better known, especially i the 
cooler sections of the country where the more tender 
Indicas are mjured by cold. Used singly, or in groups 
by themselves, or m combination with Indicas_ or 
Hardy Japanese varieties, they give most pleasing 
landscape effects and a range of color that could not 
otherwise be obtained. 
The demand for Kurume Azaleas as pot-plants from 
eastern and northern florists has been growmg by leaps 
and bounds. When plants are recetved from us, all 
you have to do Is to pot them im light peaty soil, keep 
in moderately warm houses, spray with strong force 
of water daily to keep down red spiders and they will 
come into full bloom im about 60 days. ‘They are a 
very quick and profitable crop. We are now growing 
thousands of excellent Kurumes for florists’ use, paying 
particular attention to the leading florists’ varieties, 
such as Coral Bells, Salmon Beauty, Hinodegiri, and 
Snow. 
APPLE BLOSSOM. Hosce-in-hose pink flowers the color 
of apple blossoms. 
PRIDESMAID. Big salmon-pink flowers borne in large 
clusters. Very good grower. 
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For prices of Kurume Azaleas, see puge sv 
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