CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
RULY typical of the glories of the Old South 
Camellias are again taking their place as the aristo- 
crats of Southern gardens. Flowering from Novem- 
ber through March, when most of our flowering plants 
are bare, they are a never-ending source of delight. In 
cool greenhouses the Camellia may be grown through- 
Planted out-of-doors, they are 
thriving on the Atlantic seaboard as far north as Norfolk. 
The southern half of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, 
Louisiana, and the coastal section of Texas grow them 
beautifully. All except the extreme southern portion of 
Florida is well adapted to Camellias. 
out the United States. 
Rare and Unusual Camellias 
Alba Superba (Grandiflora Superba; 
Niveus; White Rev. John G. 
Drayton). Large, semi-double; pure 
white. Very handsome. 8 to 18 in.; 
grafts only, 18 in. to 3 ft. 
Amabilis. Semi-double; white with clus- 
ter yellow stamens. 8 to 18 in. and grafts 
12 m: to 3 ft. 
Anna Frost. Large; clear pink; yellow 
stamens. February. 12 to 24 in. 
Brice No. 4. Medium-sized, semi-double; 
lovely blush-pink; yellow stamens. 
Excellent. 8 to 12 in. and grafts 2 to 3 ft. 
Christine Lee. Large; semi-double; deep 
pink, with yellow stamens. January. 
8 to 24 in. 
Colonel Firey. Large, double, tmbricated 
deep red. Midseason. See color illus- 
tration. 8 to 12 in. only. 
C. M. Hovey. Variegated sport of Math- 
otiana Rubra. Very striking. January. 
12 to 18 in. and grafts 18 in. to 3 ft. 
Daikagura. Semi-double; deep pink. Very 
early. 8 to 12 in. 
Debutante. Large, loose peony type; 
light pink. January. Very fine. See 
color illustration. 8 to 18 in. and grafts 
18 into sift. 
Empress (Grandiflora Rosea). Large, 
semi-double; rose-pink, ruffled petals. 
Excellent grower and bloomer. 8 to 12 
in.; also grafted plants, 12 in. to 3 ft. 
Fanny Bollis. Semi-double; striking 
cherry-red, splotched with white. Jan- 
uary. See color illustration. 8 in. to 4 ft. 
General Washington. Pure white with 
few pink markings. January. Excellent 
8 to 12 in.; grafts only, 2 to 4 ft. 
Gigantea (Magnolia King). Very large, 
semi-double; red and white. Large, deep 
green foliage. Late. 8 to 12 in. 
Governor Mouton. Flower 3% to 4 
inches; deep cherry-red with white mark- 
ings. January. Excellent variegated 
variety. 8 to 18 in. 
il Tramento. 
numerous narrow, incurving petals, 
opening flat; lovely light salmon-rose, 
marbled white. Very beautiful. 8 In. to 
3 ft. and grafts, 18 to 24 in. 
Jessica. Gorgeous cherry-red; semi- 
double; large. January. An excellent 
new variety. 8 to 12 in., $3.50; 12 to 
18 in., $6; 18 to 24 in. (G) $10; 2 to 3 
ft. (G) $17.50. 


Large, full double, with | 


Kimberley. Single; bright red; unusual 
red stamens. 2 to 4 ft. only. 
Kumasaka. Large, peoniform blooms of 
deep pink. Late. 8 to 12 in. 
Lady Hume’s Blush. Full, double flowers 
with faint blush. An old variety. 18 i in. 
to 3 ft. 
Lady Mary Cromartie. 
double, cherry red. 
January. 8 to 18 in. 
Lady Vansetti. Large, semi-double; 
white with rose stripes. A striking varie- 
gated Camellia. 12 to 18 in. and grafts, 
[3 netomat. 
Large, 
December 
semi- 
and 
Lindsey Neill. An outstanding, semi- 
double red of large size. Originated at 
Columbus, Ga. Grafts only, 8 to 12 
in., $10; 12 to 18 in., $15. 
Magnolizflora. Large, semi-double, 
deep rose at base fading to blush at 
tips. Compact grower. Rare. See 
color illustration. 6 to 8 in., pots, $5; 
12 to 18 in., $10. 


The requirements of Camellias are few. They are 
succeeding equally well in the stiff clays of middle 
Georgia and the lighter sands of Florida. 
liberally with well-rotted cow-manure if it is available; 
if not, any good grade of commercial fertilizer will be 
satisfactory, being careful that the fertilizer does not 
come in direct contact with the roots. In transplanting, 
it is important that Camellias be partially shaded the 
first year or two until they become well established. 
After this length of time, they will stand partial shade 
or even full sun. (G) indicates grafted plants. 
Fertilize 
Marchioness of Exeter. Loose peony 
type; lovely clear pink. November. 
See color illustration. 8 to 18 in. 
Martha Brice. An exquisite semi-double 
blush-pink, originating as a seedling at 
Quitman, Ga. Large flower and vigor- 
ous grower. Grafts only, 12 to 18 in., 
$10. 
Mathotiana Rubra. Blooms 6 inches 
across, with 12 to 14 rows of petals; 
deep red with purple cast. January. 
See color illustration. 8 to 18 in. 
Nagasaki. Semi-double; rose-pink with 
white splotches. Good foliage. Grafts 
only, 18 to 24 in. 
Pink Herme. Same formation as Herme, 
but solid pink. 8 to 18 in. only. 
Pink Star. Peony-formed, rose-pink flow- 
ers with stamens interspersed with mner 
petaloids; outer petals pointed, giving a 
star formation. See color illustration. 
8 to 12 in. 
Rev. John Bennett. The true Magnolia 
Garden variety. Semi-double, almost 
single; lovely salmon-pink; yellow sta- 
mens. 8 to 12 in. and grafts, 12 to 24 in. 
Lady Hume's Blush 
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