blunt and indistinct towards the base of the leaf. They are of a dull 
dark green above, and of a pale shining green beneath, covered with 
numerous small dots. The midrib is slightly villous on the upper side, 
and of a pale green colour, together with the foot-stalks, which are short, 
channelled above, and very pubescent. 
The flower buds are larger than those of the Camellia Sasanqua, 
. nearly oval, and covered with upwards of seven roundish, concave, 
pubescent, pale yellowish-green scales, which become brown before 
they drop. 
The flowers usually open in November, and are not very con¬ 
spicuous in comparison with those of the Camellia Japonica. They 
measure, when fully expanded, rather more than two inches in diameter, 
and are composed of five, sometimes six, or even a greater number of 
roundish-oblong white petals, slightly tinged with pale yellow at their 
base. On first opening, the flowers are cupped, but afterwards the 
petals spread almost flat, and ultimately become much twisted and 
recurved: each of them is thick and fleshy at the base, from which they 
gradually enlarge, and become thinner towards the extremity, which is 
about half an inch in breadth, in some flowers deeply divided, and in 
others only partially so. The stamina are short and numerous, and 
rise in a close cylindrical cup round the styles, which are pale green, 
usually three in number, united almost their whole length, but divided 
at the top, and a little recurved. The anthers are large, and of a deep 
yellow colour. The fruit has not yet been known to come to maturity 
in this country. 
It is very easily increased by grafting on the single red Camellia, 
and will thrive well if placed in an airy situation in the green-house or 
conservatory. When in a growing state, the plants require a plentiful 
supply of water. 
The accompanying figure was made in October last, from a spe¬ 
cimen which was kindly communicated to us by Mr. Mackay, of the 
Clapton Nursery. 
