Camelina 



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Camellia 



CAMELINA. 



A small genus of annuals (tird. Cruciferas). The 

 best known species is sativa, which is of no 

 horticultural value, but more or less grown for the 

 sake of its seeds for feeding poultry, making 



son. Few greenhouse shrubs are more accom- 

 modating than Camellias. They are useful for 

 pot and tub culture, training on back walls of 

 glass structures, and planting in beds in large 

 conservatories. The flowers, which are pro- 



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THE OLD DOUHLE WHITE CAMELLIA | ALBA PLENA. 



oil-cake, and for the expression of soapmakers' 

 oil. 



Principal Species : 



sativa, 2' to 3', Je., Jy., hdy., yel. 



CAMELLIA. 



Description. Evergreen, flowering shrubs (ord. 

 Ternstrcemiacese) composed of several species and 

 a large number of varieties. Though chiefly grown 

 under glass, some are hardy in sheltered spots in 

 the southern counties of England. There are 

 single, semi- double, and double forms, with 

 colours ranging from pure white to deep crim- 



duced in the winter, are perfectly formed ; set 

 in a background of glossy deep green foliage, 

 they are very attractive. Owing to the density of 

 its foliage, the Camellia is a handsome plant 

 when not in bloom. 



Propagation. From seeds, layers, and cuttings, 

 and by grafting and inarching. The first method 

 is chiefly employed in the raising of new varieties, 

 and lor obtaining stocks of single forms on which 

 to work double varieties. Single Camellias produce 

 seeds freely, which should be sown, when ripe, over 

 a gentle bottom heat. As choice double varieties 

 do not usually grow and flower well on their own 



