HODGES HARRELL NURSERY 
CAMELLIAS 
The Camellias listed in our catalogue this year are made up of 
varieties which we regard as the best. The selection has been made 
because these varieties, in our judgment, are highly desirable on ac- 
count of the excellence of the flowers; the fact that they make good 
shrubs; the habit of growth is strong and they grow into healthy, 
vigorous plants. There are other Camellias which have some of these 
qualities, but, in selecting the varieties we propogate and offer the 
trade, our purpose has been to carry only those which embrace the 
characteristics here outlined. There are a few exceptions in the list 
because of some very outstanding quality which demands that we 
grow and offer them. 
Camellias have come to be highly regarded as an evergreen 
blooming shrub for gardens in the South. They are strikingly beauti- 
ful as individual specimen planted in the lawn, at the corner of build- 
ings, or, in borders. Many gardeners in recent years have set them 
in beds in one place in the garden; dealing with them as nearly all 
gardeners formerly treated roses. There are many ways they can be 
used to advantage in landscaping. 
FEATURE CAMELLIAS 
THIS SEASON 
This small group consists of a few especially good varieties com- 
paratively new to the nursery trade. Camellia fanciers cannot afford 
to be without them. 
ROSEA SUPERBA VARIEGATED—A lovely variegation of 
Rosea Superba.. Very large, full double, imbricated blossom, some- 
times 6 inches across. Soft light pink with small white spots, or 
marbling. Leaves dull green. A vigorous, upright grower. Very free 
powering from early to late midseason. This is our choice of all Camel- 
ias. 
VILLE de NANTES—A semi-double cherry red marbled and 
streaked with white showing a round cluster of stamen. Petals are 
long and narrow somewhat crinkled, frequently several petals stand 
errect at center and are twisted. The flower, habit of growth, foliage 
and coloring are very similar to Donkelaari of which it is probably 
a sport. No other new variety has been so much discussed and praised. 
KENNY—Lovely semi-double flower, deep pink marbled white, 
often cherry red and white, depending on soil conditions. Flowers 
are exceptionally large. Numerous petals, upstanding, cause the 
bloom to show much depth. Stamen show in center. Large round dark 
green leaves. Upright, handsome shrub, very shapely, midseason 
bloomer. Not a new variety, but unaccountable, not available until 
