DAWN (Akebono)—This is the hardiest Sasanqua 
of all, withstanding the severest freezes. When 
the buds of the other varieties are frozen its 
blooms stand perfectly. The flower is single to 
semi-double ivory white with flesh pink at the 
margin of the petals and yellow stamens. The 
leaves are small, narrow, dark shiny green. Very 

Camellia Sasanqua “‘Dawn’”’ 
(This picture was taken 10 days after 
very severe freeze) 
Overlook 89 Nursery 
