AZALEAS 
Azaleas fall under the generic head Rhododendron and 
are cousins of the “true” Rhododendron. There are many 
different kinds. Some are suitable only to the lower 
South, while others are hardy as far north as the New 
England states. They comprise many different types of 
growing habits, ranging from the slower growing Ku- 
rumes often called ‘dwarf’ Azaleas, to the Hardy Japanese 
and Indica types which sometimes attain a height of 10 
to 12 feet. The hardiness of each type, and its growing 
habits are discussed under individual group headings. 
INDICA AZALEAS 
The Indica Azalea blooms are very large and single 
and the varieties presented here offer a wide range of 
colors. Indica Azaleas will exist in soils which are not 
as well drained as demanded by Kurumes but they will 
do better in well-drained soils. They are at home in the 
acid coastal soils and there are bushes over one hundred 
years old in Mobile, Charleston, and other coastal areas, 
with a spread of more than 25 feet in diameter. They are 
doing well apparantly without any special attention, and 
are a living illustration of how perfectly at home they 
are in the coastal areas of the South. Many people are 
starting to try Indica Azaleas in areas which have much 
lower temperatures. 
ELEGANS. (Very E). Light pink. Upright and fast grower. 
Earliest of our well-known Indica varieties. 8-12”, 
12-18”, 18-24”. 
FIELDER’S WHITE. (E-M). These early, white biossoms 
provide an effective contrast to other varieties in 
group plantings. The compact growth and large flow- 
ers make it one of the best whites. All sizes. 
FISHER’S PINK. (M). This light pink variety blooms 
rather later than ELEGANS, providing a light-colored 
bloom to blend with the PRIDE OF MOBILE. All 
sizes. 
FORMOSA. (M). This vigorous and hardy grower, with 
its large, purple-rose flowers and dark leaves, ised 
favorite for background and screen plantings. All sizes 
except 4-6”. 
GEORGE L. TABOR. (M). The flesh pink blooms with 
their delicate deep pink markings make this hardy, 
fast-growing, mid-season bloomer outstanding among 
the newer varieties. All sizes through 18-24”. 
INDICA ALBA. (M). Inclined toward upright growth, 
the pure white flowers in mid-season are striking 
against the dull colored hairy foliage. Hardy. All 
sizes. 
LAVENDER LIGHT. (Very E). An early blooming va- 
riety, this kind has a more delicately colored lilac 
bloom than ELEGANS, but otherwise is similar. All 
sizes except 4-6”. 
MAXWELL WHITE. (M). Large, white with long petals; 
upright growth. 4-6”, 6-8”. 
PHOENICEA. (M). Purple rose or lavender, somewhat 
darker than FORMOSA. Fast grower with medium 
sized leaves; hardy. 6-8”, 12-18”, 18-24”, 2-3’. 
PRESIDENT CLAY. (E-M). Orange red, with good up- 
right growth. 4-6”, 6-8”. 
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