4 GREEN RIDGE NURSERY, MADISON, OHIO 
AZALEAS AND RHODODENDRONS .. . 
In general, azaleas and rhododendrons are not adaptable to adverse conditions of 
any sort; they require an acid soil that is moist and well-drained, and they prefer 
partial shade and protection from wind. Notable exceptions are Azalea mollis, which 
does not need a particularly acid soil and prefers sun, and the Rhododendron hybrids 
which do quite well in no shade at all (they do need acid, though.) 
The side of a hill beneath some trees or the east side of a building is usually an 
ideal site, giving both wind and afternoon-sun protection. Bottoms of ravines and 
other low spots may be frost pockets where late frosts will nip the flower buds. 
To acidify an alkaline soil, work in some sulfur dust and peat moss to a good 
depth. Peat moss is fine even if soil is already acid because it improves moisture 
and drainage and supplies organic matter. Water is essential, and in dry areas you 
may have to irrigate every summer during hot spells. 
Wherever the soil is alkaline, the summers dry or the winters bitterly cold 
some special attention and protection will be necessary. The rewards will be many 
times worth your trouble. 
CHINESE AZALEA 
(Azalea mollis) 
3-4 ft. Zone V. Easiest 
azalea to grow, thrives in 
sun or part shade and in 
any average soil if drain- 
age is good. Acid soil not 
essential. Large flowers 
in great quantities, shades 
of yellow, orange, salmon 
and flame red. Usually 
blooms for Memorial Day 
in this region, hence is adaptable to 
cemetery planting as well as landscap- 
ing. Grown from mixed seed, colors un- 
known. 
2 vr. T 3-6” 3 $1.00, 10 $3.00, 100 $25.00 
3 yr. TT 6-8” 70c ea., 10 $6.00, 100 $50.00 
4 vr. TTT 8-12” bushy, mostly with flow- 
er buds $1.20 ea., 10 $10.00 
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Left: Mature specimen of Chinese Azalea 
in bloom. Small photo shows 6-8” size 
in dormant stage to show branching and 
root system. Our ‘azaleas are hand- 
pinched to induce bushiness. 
TORCH AZALEA 
(Azalea obtusum kaempferi) 
6-8 ft. Zone V. (Zone IV in protected 
situations). Fast growing, upright bushy, 
AMOENA AZALEA 
masses of flowers. Blooms mid-May, 
shades of pink, sometimes red or laven- 
der. Grows well in sun but flowers fade: 
partial shade gives best results. 
2 yr. TT 2-5” bushy, 60c ea., 
10 $5.00, 100 $40.00 
TORCH AZALEAS—NAMED VARIETIES 
Fedora. Clear salmon-rose. 
Othello. Brilliant orange-red. 
Martha. Luminous orchid-pink. 
2 yr. TT bushy 5-9” any varieties 
$1.25 ea., 10 $11.00 
KOREAN AZALEA 
(Azalea yedoense poukhanensis) 
3-4 ft. Zone IV. A bushier, hardier form 
of Yodogawa Azalea, has single flowers, 
mildly fragrant rosy-lavender. Numer- 
ous flowers, blooms freely even on smal! 
plants. 
2 yr. TT 3-6” bushy 70c ea., 10 $6.50 
(Azalea obtusum amoena) 
2-3 ft. Zone V. Small shiny leaves, semi- 
evergreen, numerous small flowers of a 
purple shade. Very nice dwarf plant 
but flower color is difficult to combine 
with other colors. 
3 vr. TT 5-7” $1.00 ea., 10 $9.00 
Torch Azalea, 2 yr. TT 2-5” 
