
RARE CAMELLIAS, Group II], continued 
Emperor of Russia. Very large deep scarlet peony-form 
flower, with stamens intermixed. Large, dark green 
foliage. Excellent grower. 12 to 18-in. and 18 to 24-in. 
grafts. 
Empress (Lady Clare; Grandiflora Rosea). Clear rose- 
pink, with two rows of petals and golden stamens. One 
of the largest, sometimes measuring 6 inches across. 
Dark green foliage; spreading growth. 18 to 24-in. grafts. 
Firebrand. Large scarlet-red, semi-double flower with 
rich golden stamens in center. Very upright growth, and 
one of the hardiest bloomers over a long period—starts 
early and blooms late. Cold doesn’t seem to damage 
flower buds. 12 to 18-in. and 18 to 24-in. grafts. 
H. A. Downing. Large, semi-double, bright red, with 
stamens in center. Medium dark green foliage, and loose, 
spreading growth. Free bloomer. 12 to 18-in. and 18 
to 24-in. grafts. 
Haku Tsuru (14B and White Crane). Large excellent 
white resembling Victor Emanuel in size and shape. Tall 
loose grower and good variety. 12 to 18-in. and 18 to 
24-in. grafts. 
Il Tramonto. Not Laurel Leaf. Medium-sized formal 
double, rose type. Resembles Laurel Leaf but smaller 
flower, stockier grower and foliage is round. 18 to 24-in. 
grafts. 
Imura White. Very showy semi-double flower about 5 to 
6 inches across with large petals. Fast grower with long, 
narrow, shiny leaves. 12 to 18-in., 18 to 24-in. and 24 to 
30-in. grafts. 
Lady Hume’s Blush. Very old, yet hard to obtain. 
Small, very light blush-pink, almost white. Sometimes 
throws perfect star-shaped flower. 12 to 18-in. and 18 to 
24-in. grafts. 
Lady Van Sittart Variegated. Large, semi-double red 
flower with white variegation. Small, narrow, pointed 
dark green foliage. 12 to 18-in. grafts. 
Lady Hume’s Blush 

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