After carefully cutting each plant from group, plant it care- 
fully at the same depth that it was growing. 
Water plants more than once with a slow stream of water 
to puddle them thoroughly. 
Mulch bed with a half-inch of well ground manure. This 
will prevent soil crust and maintain moisture. In case of hot 
sun or drying wind, the young plants might wilt. Provide 
temporary protection by tree trimmings, lumber, burlap, or 
other devices, as an emergency measure. 
Your nurseryman will gladly advise you on the growing 
requirements of the plants until maturity. 
CAMELLIA, GARDENIA, AND 
_AZALEA CULTURE - 
Location: Camellias are semi-shade loving plants; there- 
fore, they do best on a north or east exposure. They need 
protection from hot noon-day sun and wind. 
Planting and Soil: Camellias like well-drained soil, slight- 
ly acid and with cool moist conditions. In light soils, hole 
should be at least 24x24x24 inches. In heavy soils size of 
hole should be deepened with a post hole auger two to 
four feet. The deeper hole as well as the bottom of the 
original hole should be filled with coarse gravel to aid 
drainage. Camellias may be planted in raised beds to pro- 
vide better surface drainage. Soil mixture should be 3 
sandy loam, 3 well rotted Oak leafmold, and 3 moist- 
ened peat moss. Start filling hole with mixture and firmly 
tamp. Place root ball so top will be at least two inches 
above surrounding soil level. Never fill higher than soil 
level at which plant was growing in container. One or two 
inches mulch of peat will complete planting. Never cultivate 
surface as feeder roots may be exposed or broken. 
Camellias may be grown in containers, so that they may 
