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HERMES 
Fine CAMELLIAS .. . 
GROUP NO. 1—WHITE 
Alba Plena. An early-flowering, full, double white variety that blooms for Christmas and 
makes a useful cut-flower. Light green foliage; medium growth. Available in all sizes up 
oS ft: 
Candidissima. A medium-sized double pure white flower which is much prized for cutting. 
Light green foliage. Very slow growth; midseason flowering. Available in all sizes up to 
3 ft. 
Purity. This large-flowering, full, double white is known for its free-Aowering habit. Dark 
green foliage. Very slow growth. Available in all sizes to 3 ft. 
GROUP NO. 1—RED 
Brilliant. An unusual brilliant red shade is this full double flower. Very dark glossy 
foliage. Bushy grower; midseason bloomer. Available in all sizes up to 3 ft. 
Campelli. A double dark red form that needs to be planted in the shade if you would 
enjoy rich-colored flowers. Very large, dark green foliage. Fast growth; late flowering. 
Available in all sizes up to 3 ft. 
Imperator. An outstanding Camellia of peony-like form, deep red in color, with golden 
stamens among the petaloids. Dull green, twisted foliage. Tall, open growth. Available 
in all sizes up to 7 ft. 
Lady Van Sitti. A showy semi-double red variety. Deep green glossy foliage. Very slow 
growth; late flowering. Available in all sizes up to 4 ft. 
Prince Eugene Napoleon. This first-rate cut-flower variety has double, deep blood-red 
blooms of medium size which appear at Christmas. Large, glossy dark green foliage. 
Tall, open growth. Available in all sizes up to 7 ft. 
Professor C. S. Sargent. A large, peony-type flower of bomb-like form. This variety 
should be planted in full sun for the maximum bloom. Dark green, round foliage. Tall, 
fast growth; early flowering. Available in all sizes up to 7 ft. 
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