CAMELLIA 
JAPONICA 
T ruly typical ol the glories ol the Old South, Camellias are again taking their place as the 
aristocrat of Southern gardens. Flowering from November through March, when most of 
our llowering plants are bare, they are a never-ending source of delight. In cool greenhouses 
the Camellia may be grown throughout the United States. Planted out-of-doors, they are 
thriving on the Atlantic seaboard as far north as Norfolk. The southern half of Georgia, Ala¬ 
bama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the coastal section of Texas grow them beautifully. All except 
the extreme southern portion of Florida is well adapted to Camellias. 
The requirements of Camellias are few. They are succeeding equally well in the stiff clays of 
middle Georgia and the lighter sands of Florida. Fertilize liberally with well-rotted cow-manure 
If it is available; if not, any good grade of commercial fertilizer will be satisfactory, being careful 
that the fertilizer does not come in direct contact with the roots. In transplanting, it is Im¬ 
portant that Camellias be partially shaded the first year or two until they become well estab¬ 
lished. After this time, they will stand either partial shade or full sun. 
Abby Wilder. Peony type with few pink markings; produces 
occasional pure pink flowers. Vigorous grower. January. 
18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3. 
Althaeaflora. Very vigorous grower. Dark green foliage. Beau¬ 
tiful, semi-double flower, rich pink showing an orange tint. 
8 to 12 in., 75 cts. each; 12 to 15 in., $1; 18 to 24 in., $2; 24 to 
30-in. specimens, $3; 30 to 36-in. specimens, $4; 3 to 4 ft., $5. 
Austin Pink. Very pleasing peony-type flowers; pure pink; 
medium size. Good grower and bloomer. 18 to 24 in., $2.50 
each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4.50; 3 to 4 ft., $6; 4 to 
5 ft., $7. 
Bonomiana. White with pink variegations; double. 15 to 
18 in., $2 each; 18 to 24 in., $2.50. 
Candidissima. An excellent double imbricated white. Late. 
12 to 15 in., $1.50 each; 15 to 18 in., $2; 18 to 24 in., $2.50. 
Chandleri Elegans. For description and prices, see page 4. 
Elizabeth. Very double; pure white. Leaves dark rich green. 
Strong grower. 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3. 
Enrico Bettoni. Very vigorous grower and prolific bloomer, 
producing large, clear pink blossoms. Midseason. Blooms 
over long period. 2 to 3 ft., $3 each; 3 to 4 ft., $4.50. 
Feasti. Double; white with flecks of pink; occasionally pure 
pink. 15 to 18 in., $2 each; 18 to 24 in., $2.50; 24 to 30 in., $3. 
Gigantea (Magnolia King). Semi-double; red and white. 
18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4.50. 
Glory of Nantes. Bright rose-pink, semi-double blossoms on 
vigorous, upright bush. Glossy green foliage. January. 
18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $6; 4 to 5 ft., $7.50; 5 to 6 ft., $10. 
Herme (Souv. de Henri Guichard). Large; semi-double; pink 
and white variegated; slightly fragrant. December through 
January. Very desirable variety. 24 to 30 in., $3 each; 
30 to 36 in., $4.50; 3 to 4 ft., $5. 
Imperator. Semi-double; cherry-red with yellow stamens inter¬ 
spersed with petals. December, January. 24 to 30 in., $3 each. 
Jarvis Red. Semi-double; one of the deepest reds, with yel¬ 
low stamens. A pleasing grower of loose habit. January. 
18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4.51); 
3 to 4 ft., $5. 
Juanita. A local name for a very unusual variety. The blossoms 
are small, peony type, with the clear pink petals shading to 
white on the outer edges. January. 12 to 15 in., $1.75 each; 
15 to 18 in., $2; 18 to 24 in., $3. 
Kellingtonia. Peony type; medium size; red with white mark¬ 
ings; outer petals open flat. A good grower and prolific bloomer. 
January. This is the Kellingtonia of the Mobile area. 
18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $6. 
Lady de Saumerez. An excellent garden variety, producing 
large, semi-double blossoms with three rows of petals opening 
flat; color cherry-red with white markings. Very variable and 
extremely prolific bloomer. January. 18 to 24 in., $2.75 each; 
24 to 30 in., $3.25. 
Longview, No. 56. An excellent unnamed variety, producing 
tight peony-formed blossoms of clear light pink, center slightly 
lighter in color. Very desirable. November. 18 to 24 in., 
$2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3.50. 
Mathotiana Rubra (Purple Dawn, Purple Emperor, 
Purple Prince, Princess Louise). For description and 
prices, see page 4. 
Nobilissima. An excellent white Camellia, with yellow stamens 
intermixed with the petals. January. 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 
24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4; 3 to 4 ft., $6. 
.jOtome. A lovely shell-pink, similar to Pink Perfection, but 
' with large flowers. 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 
30 to 36 in., $4.50. 
Pink Perfection. For description and prices, see page 4. 
Prince Eugene Napoleon (Pope Pius IX). Large; cherry-red; 
full double. Vigorous grower, free blooming, and rich in color. 
December, January. 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 
30 to 36 in., $4.50. 
Prof. C. S. Sargent. For description and prices, see page 4. 
Rev. John Bennett. Semi-double; medium size; pink, with 
yellow stamens mixed with petals. Compact grower. January. 
This is the Rev. John Bennett of the Mobile area, but is not 
the variety known by that name in Charleston and Augusta. 
2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each. 
Rev. John G. Drayton (Grandiflora Superba, Alba Superba, 
Niveus). Large, semi-double, pure white Camellia with big 
slightly ruffled petals. The flowers are 4 to 5 inches across 
with 8 rows of petals. Very handsome. January. 18 to 24 in., 
$3 each; 24 to 30 in., $4; 30 to 36 in., $5. 
Rose Emry (Christmas Glory). A very prolific variety, pro¬ 
ducing small to medium double rose-pink blossoms, sometimes 
peony-centered, with edges of petals serrated. Good grower, 
nice foliage. January. 12 to 15 in., $1.35 each; 18 to 24 in., 
$2.50; 24 to 30 in., $3. 
Sarah Frost. Imbricated; rose-pink. Excellent foliage and very 
fast grower. Late. 12 to 15 in., 75 cts. each; 15 to 18 in., $1; 
18 to 24 in., $1.50. 
Theresa Mossine (Wilder!). Full double; clear pink, slightly 
lighter in center. Small leaves, making a compact plant. De¬ 
sirable because of type of growth and flowering habit. Late 
January. 12 to 15 in., $1.45 each; 15 to 18 in., $1.75; 18 to 
24 in., $2.50; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4.50; 3 to 4 ft., $6. 
T. K. Variegated. Semi-double rose blossom striped red; 
3F^ inches across. Compact grower. January. 18 to 24 in., 
$2.50 each; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., $4.50; 3 to 4 ft., $6; 
4 to 5 ft., $7.50. 
Tricolor. A very variable variety, producing an abundance of 
blossoms ranging from cherry-red to pure white. Our plants 
the past year bloomed from November through January. 
Showy and free flowering. 12 to 15 in., $1.45 each; 15 to 18 
in., $1.75; 18 to 24 in., $2; 24 to 30 in., $3; 30 to 36 in., 
$4.50; 3 to 4 ft., $6. 
WIGHT NURSERIES • CAIRO, GEORGIA 
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