MENA LADNIER 
This new variety was originated by Mrs. Wil- 
helmina Ladnier of Pascagoula, Miss. Many years 
ago she planted many Camellia seeds and this won- 
derful flower came out among them. We have 
named this variety ‘‘Mena Ladnier,”’ honoring the 
originator by her consent. 
The fiower is full double, 4% to 5 inches in 
diameter. There are 24 guard petals and 90 to 
100 small petalets which compose a peony form. 
The color is usually brilliant blood red, but oc- 
casionally a flower slightly marked with white is 
found, also solid pink flowers may bloom on the 
same tree. The flowers bloom mid-season. This 
variety grows very vigorously and has thick, heavy, 
coarse branches. The leaves are exceptionally 
large and are very shiny dark green. 

Camellia. Mena Ladnier 
Overlook 99 Nursery 



