CAMELLIAS — THE MOST BEAUTIFUL 
FLOWERS OF THE SOUTH 
Camellias are the true aristocrats of southern garden shrubs. Their glossy bright 
green leaves and gorgeous flowers are unsurpassed by those of any other shrub. Varie- 
ties may be selected for a succession of bloom from October through March. 
CULTURE 
Camellias and Azaleas thrive under similar conditions. Camellias like good drainage, 
acid soil, with plenty of organic matter and uniform moisture. They prefer partial shade, 
especially from the afternoon sun, but a good many varieties will grow well in full sun 
also. In planting, dig large holes and use, if possible, a mixture of ’%3 good garden soil, 
Y3 leaf mold and ¥3 peat, along with a small amount of Azalea Camellia Special Ferti- 
lizer. If the soil is heavy clay, some coarse builders’ sand should be added to the plant- 
ing mixture. Finish by mulching with half-rotted leaves, pine straw or peat. If plants are 
placed in groups, keep the whole bed mulched. Shallow planting is important. Place 
the plants so they will be no deeper than they grew in the nursery after settlement. If 
necessary to plant in a low or poorly drained location, it is important to raise the planting 
bed to provide good drainage. Camellias should be fertilized in early spring, and a 
second application in late spring is usually beneficial. Use only specially prepared 
Camellia Fertilizer. 
We will continue to propagate the newer proved varieties of Camellia 
japonica as they are introduced. Our Camellia stock is grown in sandy 
loam from cuttings and grafts. Consult our yearly price list for varieties 
and sizes we can furnish. 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA VARIETIES 
AREJISHI (Aloha). Medium size, irregular double, 
rose-pink in warm weather, deep red when 
colder. Earliest bloomer, sometimes starting here 
in August. 
The names we list first are the ones now accepted 
by a majority of Camellia authorities. The names 
following, shown in parentheses, are the most com- 
mon synonymous names under which these Camel- 
lias have been or, in some instances, are still being 
sold. ASPACIA (Emperor of Russia Var.). Incomplete 
double, red with white blotches; in form resembles 
ADOLPHE AUDUSSON (The Czar). Semi-double, Emperor of Russia, from which it is a sport. 
turkey-red petals with darker veins. Hardy, 
vigorous grower; midseason. 
ADOLPHE AUDUSSON VAR. _ Similar to above, 
marbled white. Extremely showy. 
ALBA PLENA. Large, complete double, pure white, 
imbricated. Early bloomer. This fine old variety 
still holds its place as the most popular white. 
ALBA SUPERBA (Niveus; Grandiflora Superba). 
Incomplete double, white with showy yellow sta- 
mens. Vigorous, upright grower; late. 
AMABILIS. Single, small, pure white, poppy-like 
flower with prominent golden stamens. Dainty 
and extremely attractive. 
St. Simons Island, Georgia 
AUNT JETTY. Irregular double, large, bright red 
flowers with fluffy petals twisted in the center 
and outer petals notched. Hardy, very popular; 
midseason. 
BEAL! ROSEA (Dixie; Orton's Pride). Complete 
double, symmetrical, pretty pink blooms. Hardy, 
bushy grower; free flowering in midseason. 
BEAUTE DE NANTES. Semi-double, medium-sized 
to large, clear pink flowers; gold stamens inter- 
mixed with twisted petals. Midseason. 
BESSIE MORSE BELLINGRATH, See Toki-No-Hag- 
asane. 
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