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LOT 15, PROF. CHAS. S. SARGENT 
Prof. C. S. Sargent received this week. Such a 
fine plant, packed so well one would not have 
secured any Camellia in California in as good 
condition. Miss V. C. G. 
Hampton, Va. Feb. 10-1939 
The CHAS. S. SARGENT Camellia from you is 
of sterling quality, robust and produces the loveliest 
blooms imaginable. Snow, ice on the bush and 
flowers and freezing nights does not seem to hurt 
bush and flowers. M. D. C. 
HENRY WARD BEECHER once said: 
“Flowers have an expression of countenance 
as much as men . . . some seem to smile; 
some have a sad expression; some are pensive 
and diffident; others again are plain, honest 
and upright.” 
This outstanding Camellia, named in honor 
of the late Prof. Sargent, keeper of Arnold 
Arboretum, exemplifies both strength and 
dignity of character, in form, structure and 
its distinctive red color. 
The usual form is that of a dull globular 
sphere, 3 to 3Vk inches in diameter, composed 
of 230 distinctly incurved tipped petaloids, 
resembling an incurved chrysanthemum. 
The large guard petals are seldom noticeable. 
Some of the first and last flowers of the 
season may develop blossoms with conspicu¬ 
ous guard petals, and the center petaloids then lack the usual 
form of being distinctly incurved, but are twisted and curled, 
intermixed with larger petals, all arranged in compact 
spherical form. Either type flower is very handsome. 
Flowers freely from middle November to middle of 
March, tolerating sub-freezing weather without apparent 
injury to the unopened flower buds. Of very easy greenhouse 
culture. Columbus, Ga. March 5-1937 
1 have a Prof. Sargent Camellia from you, several 
people wanted to buy it, but what is mere money 
compared to a lovely Camellia plant. 
v Mrs. J. E P. 
LOT 29 
Out of China, land of ancient culture and 
strange contradictions, came Camellias, 
CHOW FAU; flower of the Tea. 
In this variety of Camellia Oriental contra¬ 
dictions are reflected. 
“SPRING IS AS CHANGEABLE AS A 
STEPMOTHER’S FACE.”—Chinese Proverb. 
Likewise, individual flowers of this varie¬ 
gated Camellia are as changeable, in form, 
size, color combination, number of petals and 
structure of flower. 
Not less than four or five distinct forms 
and structure of blossoms, with color varia¬ 
tions of dark red to deep pink, and white, 
reflects the chameleon like characteristic of 
.this worth while winter-hardy Camellia. 
One can never be certain of the form, or 
color combinations from season to season, 
until the buds unfold and reveal their exotic 
beauty. 
Sunlight, temperature, fertility, degree of 
acidity in soil, represents factors influencing 
the variable qualities in blooms. 
The graceful informality of these flowers, 
their ease of florescence in spite of wide 
temperature range, marks this as a worth¬ 
while Camellia for southern gardens or for 
culture under glass. 
Individual flowers 3 to 3i/2 inches in 
diameter, blooming December to March. 
Hawkinsville, Ga. March 1-1939 
Want to express my delight and pleasure in 
Camellia Lot 29 purchased of you. It’s a beautiful 
flower, hardy, and a runner up for first place. 
J. J. W. 
