very hardy. Its very compact rounded habit of growth and dark green 
foliage make this one of the handsomest of the evergreens; will stand 
full sun. Blossoms not large but profuse. 
Gloire de Kantes (Althea Flora)—Solid red sport of Latifolia. 
Gunelli—See Monarch. 
Harlequin—Pink, double imbricated to peoniform, midseason, a good 
variety for greenhouse culture. As the name implies, this camellia shows 
variation in formation. 
Herme—Variegated white to light pink with occasional deeper pink 
stripes, open peoniform, midseason to late, extremely hardy. Rapid 
columnar growth. One of the varieties that thrives in the northern part 
of the camellia belt. One of the most dependable. 
Imbricata Rubraplena (Prince Eugene Napoleon)—Bright red, full double 
imbricated, midseason to late, very hardy. Its large handsome flowers 
remain intact for a longer period than most varieties—a characteristic 
which makes it a very desirable cut flower. Beautiful compact rapid 
growth. An old variety, but immensely popular. Most dependable. 
Imperator—Brilliant blood red, peoniform, midseason. A very satisfactory 
camellia, making a desirable cut flower. 
Jarvis Red—Dark red, semidouble, midseason to late, very hardy, pro- 
fuse bloomer; a good tough late variety. 
Kellingtonia— Variegated red mottled with white, semi-double with loose 
pompon center, midseason to late. Dark green foliage, slow spreading 
growth. Distinctively vivid. 
Lady Derby—See Semi-Double Blush. 
Lady de Saumerez—Cherry red with white splashes, occasionally solid 
red, semi-double, early to midseason. Flowers medium to large, a very 
free bloomer. Its glossy green leaves are slightly twisted and sharply 
pointed. This is an earlier blooming sport of Tricolor. 
Latifolia (Althea Flora Variegated, Fanny Bolis, Leeana Superba)—Varie- 
gated bright red with pure white splotches, semi-double to loose peoni- 
form, midseason to late, hardy. Magnificent foliage, compact growth, 
large showy flowers. Its profuse and reliable blooming habit make it 
most desirable. 
Leeana Superba—See Latifolia. 
Leslie Howard—See Gaiety. 
Leucantha (White Tricolor)—White, semi-double, late, very hardy, com- 
pact grower. This large solid white is a very good strain of Tricolor, 
thriving in the northern limits of the camellia belt. 
Louise Centurioni (Candidissima)—White, full double imbricated, late, 
very hardy. Compact symmetrical upright growth. One of the most 
satisfactory whites for northern camellia belt. Very good for cut flowers. 
Mathotiana Alba—White, full double rose form, late, not hardy. A very 

