MAKE EVERLASTING GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION 
Planting and Care of Camellias, 
Azaleas and Rhododendron 
HERE ARE A FEW SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW WHEN PLANTING 
CAMELLIAS, RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS, AND HELPFUL 
HINTS ON THEIR CARE AND MAIN TENANCE 
1. The best location for planting is governed by your climate. If summer suns 
are extremely hot for long periods use semi-shaded areas. Allow at least 3 feet 
space between plant and object. Protect young plants from hot summer sun with 
lath shade which may be discontinued as plants grow larger. As they grow they 
get hardier. NOTE— Rhododendrons are classified as to best planting location. 
Azaleas can be planted 1 to 14 feet apart or farther, bush form 3 feet apart. 
2. These plants are easy to grow with the correct soil. They thrive in loose, 
loamy soil with good drainage. We attain this soil with the use ot peat-moss, 
rotted vegetation or leaf mold or well-rotted sawdust. Sand may be added in hole 
before planting to insure good drainage to clay soil. 
3. Do not over-fertilize. IF you use well-rotted barnyard fertilizer use only 
on top of ground. Be sure to keep away from Azaleas as they do not like fertili- 
zers. Never use any fertilizers which contain lime as they are acid loving plants. 
Any acid fertilizer is good. We use Vigoro with very good results. Sprinkle 1 or 
2 handfuls around plant on top of ground. A very large plant could use a little 
more. We fertilize them twice a year, once in early fall and once in early spring. 
To maintain an acid soil condition sprinkle 1 cup of Epsom salts on top of the 
ground around each plant. Be sure to water Vigoro and Epsom Salts into the 
ground. Use sparingly so that fiber roots on top of ground do not get burned from 
over-fertilizing. 
4, The watering of these plants is very important. The fiber roots grow close 
to the top of the ground and therefore will dry out if not watered during the dry 
months of the year. The peat moss you put on top of ground around your plants 
will help to hold the moisture. All three of these shrubs like water on their foli- 
age. Sprinklers can be turned on them every two or three days in hot weather. 
If these maintenance instructions are followed you should have healthyplants 
with dark green foliage and normal sized blooms. Remember, the care you give 
your plants will show. 
5. PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS—LEAVE BURLAP ON PLANT AS IT 
HOLDS ROOTS TOGETHER AND KEEPS WIND FROM WHIPPING PLANT 
LOOSE IN GROUND. THIS APPLIES TO ALL SHRUBS. DIG HOLE 8 INCHES 
LARGER THAN BALL OF PLANT. IF YOUR SOIL IS CLAY, FILL IN BOTTOM 
OF HOLE WITH SAND FOR DRAINAGE. MIX SOIL AND PEAT MOSS OR ROT- 
TED VEGETATION TOGETHER WITH HANDFUL OF VIGORO. SET PLANT 
IN HOLE SO THAT TOP OF BALL IS EVEN WITH THE GROUND. FILL HALF 
OF THE HOLE AROUND PLANT WITH PEAT MOSS AND SOIL AND LITTLE 
VIGORO, PACK SOLID. NOW POUR A COUPLE OF BUCKETS OF WATER IN 
HOLE AND ALLOW TO SETTLE. FINISH FILLING HOLE WITH MIXTURE 
AND ADD 2 OR 3 INCHES OF PEAT MOSS OR LEAF MOLD ON TOP OF 
GROUND TO INSURE MOISTURE FOR TOP FEEDER ROOTS. SPRINKLE TOP 
OF GROUND WELL WHEN FINISHED. 
(See inside back cover for further helpful suggestions on planting) 
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