INTRODUCTION 
Camellia, the queen of the winter flowers supreme. 
Without entering into botanical descriptions the 
Camellias (Kamelias) can be divided into four classes: 
Japonicas, magnolias or hibiscus, roses, and paeony or 
crested types. In these classes are found all colors 
from crimson and scarlet to white, even into yellow 
and gold. 
There is no family of plants more adapted to our 
soil and climatic conditions than this beautiful and 
marvelous genus from the forests and gardens of Japan 
and China. 
Historically they date back to the 17th century and 
find prominence and improvement in Europe in 1800 
to 1860. Coming to us by way of the old southern 
plantations and also by direct shipments from their 
native habitat, we are able to offer a collection of the 
best types obtainable. 
The nomenclature unfortunately is varied and un¬ 
certain and we stand to be corrected, and welcome 
information regarding names of varieties. We have 
endeavored to use the correct name wherever possible, 
checking these by sending photographs in color to one 
of the oldest camellia growers in Belgium. Local names 
which seem fitting are used in some cases and in the 
process of collecting we have noted trade names and 
will be glad to identify and duplicate any variety 
desired. 
We cannot grow all the camellias in the world if 
we would, so we grow the best varieties, good. 
JAPONICAS OR PERFECTION 
TYPES 
Pink perfection, noted in picture, 
delicate shell pink, blooming early 
as October and again as late as 
March. There are three types of 
this variety in the trade; we grow 
the type noted. This is the most 
popular variety offered and seems 
best for all gardens and locale. 
Purity. A perfect white with 
stamens showing. 
Alba Pleno. White. More double 
than Purity, with no stamens show¬ 
ing. 
Mathofiana. White. Larger and 
still more double, with finer texture 
in petals than either Purity or Alba 
Pleno. A wonderful 4-inch flower 
and a good bloomer. 
II Cygno. White. A four-inch 
blossom, waxy and delicate in tex¬ 
ture. It has the appearance of be¬ 
ing made of a fine grade of silk. A 
sturdy grower, sometimes variegated 
in foliage. 
Vallevaredo. A very nice size 
flower, rich pink, blotched. Bloom¬ 
ing February and March. 
Belle Jeanette. Delicate rose, 
sometimes striped with white. A 
small, symmetrical flower, but of 
pleasing form and color. 
Morning Blush. Similar to Belle 
Jeanette but blotched with white, 
and lighter pink. 
Jenny Linde. White with pink 
stripes. Nice size flower; very 
sturdy. 
