Rubra Virginalis. A peony-formed flower with large outer guard petals. The center of this 
truly beautiful Camellia is filled with small petaloids. Large, light green foliage. Avail- 
able in all sizes up to 3 ft. Supply limited. 
Wilder’s Rose. Full double, deep pink flowers, measuring 3 inches in diameter. This va- 
riety is known for its profuse bloom. Dull green foliage. Tall, upright growth; midseason 
flowering. Available up to 114 ft. 
Daybreak (No. 7). A fluffy peony-type flower of medium size and soft pink coloring. Dull 
green foliage. Bushy growth; late flowering. 
Nellie Cohen. (One of our hybrids.) A semi-double to loose peony-flowered bloom, best 
described as a shade of pink not usually found in Camellias. Flowers measure 314 to 4 
inches, with golden stamens set among twisted petals. A bushy grower with round, medium 
green foliage. 
Saeco Rose. Medium-sized blooms, fully double in form, of a good shade of pink. Small, 
deep green foliage. Tall growth; midseason flowering. Available in all sizes up to 3 ft. 
GROUP NO. I—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 8 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 ton (an, 
Lady Van Sittart. 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. 8. 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. 
Communist. A fiery red semi-double Camellia opening in a rose bud form, showing stamens 
when fully developed. Flowering midseason to late. Foliage glossy rounded. New foliage deep 
red. Growth vigorous spreading. Origin, Magnolia Gardens. 
Hermes Sport No. 1. This all pink Sport of Hermes is the most common one, and is to be 
found on practically all Hermes plants of any size. So far as known it has not been given a 
definite name in foliage. Growth, blooming season, fragrance and hardiness are inherited 
from the parent. 
Hibiscus. A large single deep rose pink to red with prominent stamens in center. Flowering 
at midseason. Foliage long pointed dull green. Growth spreading. Origin, Magnolia Gardens. 
Derbiana. A double red of rosebud form when first open; when fully expanded the golden 
stamens show among the inner petals of this 4 to 44-inch flower. Dark green glossy foliage. 
Bushy growth; midseason flowering. 
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