PLANTING AND CARE 
Rhododendrons 
Azaleas and 
Other Native Plants 
Location— 
Plant Rhododendron Maximum and Leu- 
cothoe on the north and west sides of 
buildings and slopes, and protect from 
strong winds. The other Rhododendron, 
Pieris, Leiophyllum and Kalmia will do 
well in either sunny or shaded locations. 
Azaleas prefer sun or plenty of light. 
Type of Soil— 
Provide a loose, light, fibrous soil, as is 
commonly called woods-soil. Good drain- 
age is essential and necessary, so_ that 
water will not stand about the roots. Nearly 
all soils except heavy clay are suitable, but 
are improved by adding peat moss, de- 
cayed leaf mold, old hard-wood sawdust, 
Or dcid humus !Oursscol must be acid, cand 
if it contains lime correct it. You can easily 
do this by adding 8 or 9 lbs. Aluminum 
Sulphate, or 4 lbs. Commercial powdered 
Sulphur to each 100 sq. ft. 
Depth of Planting— 
Rhododendrons should be planted very 
shallow with practcially no soil over the 
earth-ball and none over the crown of the 
root. Dig a hole large enough to admit 
the earth-ball without cramping and press 
the soil firmly around the roots so there will 
be no air pockets. 
CROWN 
(KEEP SOIL AWAY) 
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Mulch— 
A mulch of two or three inches of hard- 
wood leaves, or a lesser quantity of peat 
moss, leaf mold, or old hardwood sawdust 
is very desirable and should be left on 
throughout the year. During the winter it 
will prevent freezing and thawing and in the 
summer will keep the soil cool and moist. 
