Joel 1954s 
BARRIOS “ue 
Geaturing Neus Sasangquas ee 
SEMMES, ALABAMA 
(AMERICA'S AZALEA & CAMELLIA CENTER) 
DEAR FRIEND: 
For once this salutation is justly used .. . not merely a formality. Webster defines “Dear” as “beloved”. . 
and ‘“‘beloved” as “one dearly loved” or “Dear to the heart.’ “Dear” is applicable to plant lovers. As for ‘friend’, well, 
any person that allows part of his time in tending plants is deserving of this title ... truly a friend to life. 
My most thrilling efforts are raising children and plants which bring joy that money can’t buy. Many words 
could be used in telling of these pleasures but in doing so I would be reporting to most of you something you 
already know. So, I’d better get down to business. 
The boy on right is Wilfred, our first propagation. 
aa paoeemlitiliad . .. . Edgar repeated that thrill. Mother Mavis is in the 
oa ee other nursery tending to our recent issue, Rita. In the 
field scene are more fine youngsters ... plants. And 
like children should get constant attention for best 
results. And to retain a healthy condition throughout 
4 life, they, too, need doctoring. Yes, God made available 
these joys the extent of which lies in our effort. 
You will see interesting plants offered on the following pages. All have their piace in the landscape .. . 
some in the home. Fond of all but my lead item is the Mew sasanquas. One-year grafts of these new sasanquas 
sell for around $5.00. Here’s a suggestion for saving money. Get a collection of the rare sasanquas we’re offering. 
From these you can get scions for grafting. You may have several varieties of Camellias in your planting which 
you are not so fond of or which should be replaced with a sasanqua. Why not use these for understock? You 
will not only get the pleasure of grafting the sasanqua you'll effect a savings in acquiring very large plants hastily. 
Too, you'll also have the sturdy young plants you have gotten from us for growing on. Use can always be found 
for several of a good thing. 
PLANT AMERICA! 
WE’RE ALL PART OF THIS PROGRAM - - DO YOUR PART 
IMPROVES YOUR HOME, YOUR CITY, YOUR STATE, YOUR COUNTRY 
YOUR PRIDE — YOUR COMFORT 
