derful flower came out among them. We have 
named this variety ‘‘Mena Ladnier,” honoring the 
originator by her consent. 
The flower 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 
“Mme CHIANG KAI SHEK 
Large semi-double flower of the Donkelaari 
type. Dark red beautifully marked with white. 
Overlook 27 Nursery 
