James Hyde Porter. This handsome Camellia resembling in color the Sport of Hermes No. 
5 originated in the famous gardens of Dr. W.G. Lee of Macon, Ga. The loosely peony form, 
white with red striped flowers begin opening early in the fall, continuing through the winter 
months, foliage is dark green, wavy twisted. Growth is spreading. Own Root, 18”-24”; Graft- 
ed, 12° up to 367. 
Searlett O’Hara. This is a variegated Sport of the fine William S. Hastie. (Col. Firey.) 
Having white specks in the petalage. It has all of the characteristics of the parent. Origin, 
flowerwood Nursery. Own Root, 18” up to 36”. 
Empress Variegated. Originating from a grafted plant this variegated form is of the well 
known Empress. Its form, size, foliage, type of growth, time of bloom are identical to its parent. 
Grafted, 12” up to 36”. 
Eugene Lizze (Lady Jane Gray). This variegated semi-double to loose peony-form 
Camellia is said to be a seedling from Donkelaari. Foliage is similar, being thicker and not 
so glossy. Time of bloom is November through February. Growth very slow upright. Origin 
not known to me. Own Root, 18”-24”; Grafted 12” up to 30”. 
Dr. Lee’s No. 43. This variety from the garden of Dr. Lee is a full double medium pink flower 
of about 3 inches in size. Flowering in midseason. Foliage is small deep green glossy. 
Growth upright, sturdy. Own Root, 18” up to 36”. 
Elizabeth Arden. This variegated Camellia opens rose form, when fully developed stamens 
showing in mingled petaloids. Semi-double in construction, often sporting solid rose red 
flowers. Late flowering and very hardy. Foliage long narrow medium green. Growth sym- 
metrical. Origin, Magnolia Gardens. Own Root, 18” up to 40”. 
Eleanor Franchetti. Originating at Thomasville, Ga., this large peony form white with a few 
stripes of rose pink is outstanding in character. The large flowers opening in December 
through March. Foliage very large glossy green sharply pointed. Growth is vigorous up- 
right, inclined to be open. Own Root, 18” up to 6’. 
Captain Martin’s Favorite. This double Camellia has charm. Free flowering December 
through March. Foliage dull green pointed. Growth slow symmetrical. Origin, Magnolia 
Gardens. Grafted, 12”-15”, 15”-18”, 18”-24”. 
Hermes Sport No. 2. (Beauty of Holland, Jenny Lind). In 1932 this Sport of Hermes 
was sold to me under the name of Jenny Lind in Alabama from Overlook Nursery. It has all 
the desirable characteristics of the Hermes family and is outstandingly beautiful. Grafted, 
12”-15”, 15”-18”, 18”-24”. 
Lady Van Sittart Variegated. A beautiful variegated form of Lady Van Sittart. Identical 
habit of growth. Same flowering period. Foliage deep glossy green, deeply serrated twisted. 
Own Root, 18”-24”; Grafted, 30”. 
Hermes Sport No. 3. (Jenny Lind). This third Sport of Hermes resembles the Varie- 
gated Lady Van Sittart in color, but is of the same loosely peony form as are all the other Hermes. 
No definite name has been adopted for this fine variety. Several nurseries are listing it as 
Jenny Lind. Grafted, 12”-15”, 15”-18”, 18”-24”. 
Hermes Sport No. 4. An exceptionally handsome Sport of Hermes, with flowers pink with 
white margin at edges of petals. It does not have the usual stripes found in Hermes. I found 
a branch on a small Hermes plant in 1936. It is not yet available. Orders booked this season 
for next season’s delivery on grafted plants only. Grafted, 12”-15”, 15”-18”, 18”-24”. 
La Reine, Variegated. This outstanding large handsome Camellia is no doubt a Sport of 
the Handsome Lady Mary Cromartie (Magnolia Garden No. 25). Having all the habits of 
the latter. Foliage large rounded waxy. Growth slow sturdy upright. Origin not known 
to me. Own Root, 15”-18”; Grafted, 12” up to 30”. 
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