of all the finest varieties in this country. 221 



desirable varieties of the genus. Tlie flower is from four to 

 five inches in diameter, of a very bright orange red color, in- 

 clining to scarlet. The petals are broad and large, not nu- 

 merous, but well arranged. This is the first variety figured 

 in the Iconography oj the Camellia, and appears to be quite 

 different from the C. var. Derby dna of our collections. 



117. Camellia j. var. Palmer's Perfection. Ger. Cat. 

 This is a most admirable variety — the formation exquisite, 



and well deserves to be called Perfection. Size, medium; 

 the color a beautiful light crimson, inclining to violet tint. 

 The petals are quite numerous, imbricated, and arranged with 

 the most perfect symmetry to the very centre. I have not 

 yet been able to ascertain the genealogy of this superb ca- 

 mellia. 



118. Camellia j. var. Leedna superba. Abbe Berlese /con. 



One of the most distinct and elegant varieties in cultivation. 

 The flower is peculiarly bold and showy; the color a brilliant 

 orange red, nearly scarlet, with some faint stripes of white 

 near the centre. The petals are very broad and bold, com- 

 pletely imbricated and cupped, and the whole flower retains 

 this shape for some days after expansion. Worthy of a place 

 in the most choice collections. 



119. Camellia j. var. spectabilis maculata of the French. 



In every respect appears to be one and the same thing with 

 C. var. King. 



120. Camellia j. var. decora. Abbe Berlese Icon. 



Flower double, cherry red, but not very full, with some 

 stamens. Rather above the medium size, with broad thick 

 petals. A bold, showy variety. 



121. Camellia j. var. Tamponedna. Abbe Berlese ».l/o?io5". 

 Form irregular, but good; color, cherry red, spotted with 



white; size, medium. 



122. Camellia j. var. Clivedna. Abbe Berlese Icon. 



This camellia is of the loose warratah formation, double, but 

 not quite full. The flower is large, and of a clear rose color. 

 An old and established favorite with those who have grown it. 

 Figured in the Iconography of the Camellia. 



123. Camellia j. var. philadelphica. American Cat. 



An American variety of undoubted excellence, contesting 



