SEMMES NURSERIES .-. Semmes, Alabama 
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AZALEA HINODEGIRI 
KURUME AZALEAS 
This group, known botanically as Azalea obtusa 
japonica, includes varieties that are more dwarf in 
their habit of growth and not quite so hardy as the 
Hardy Japanese group, but all Kurumes will stand the 
winters of almost all sections of the Southern States 
without any protection, and much farther north with 
a little protection. Their popularity is increasing 
rapidly as they become better known, especially in the 
cooler sections of the country where the more tender 
Indicas are injured by cold. Used singly, or in groups 
by themselves, or in combination with Indicas_ or 
Hardy Japanese varieties, they give most pleasing 
landscape effects and a range of color that could not 
otherwise be obtained. 
The demand for Kurume Azaleas as pot-plants from 
eastern and northern florists has been growing by leaps 
and bounds. When plants are received from lis; all 
you have to do ts to pot them in light peaty soil, keep 
in moderately warm houses, spray with strong force 
of water daily to keep down red spiders and they will 
come into full bloom in about 60 days. They are a 
very quick and profitable crop. We are now growing 
thousands of excellent Kurumes for florists’ use, paying 
particular attention to the leading florists’ varieties, 
such as Coral Bells, Salmon Beauty, Hinodegiri, and 
Snow. 
BRIDESMAID. Big salmon-pink flowers borne in large 
clusters. Very good grower. 
CHRISTMAS CHEER. Compact grower with small shiny 
leaves. The flowers of deepest crimson are small but 
very attractive. One of the best varieties. 
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