GROUP NO. I—PINK 
Akebono. A _ semi-double salmon-pink flower of exquisite formation—petals stand apart. 
Dark green glossy foliage. Bushy growth; midseason flowering. Own Root, 24”-30”, 30” and 
36”. 
Cameo Pink. Light pink in color is this 314 to 4-inch full double variety which shows golden 
stamens in the center when fully expanded. It went through 12 degrees below zero in the 
open with no protection and was not injured in any way. A slow, bushy grower with light 
green, medium-sized foliage. We consider it the finest pink Camellia in the market for use 
as a cut-flower. Blooms in December and January. Own Root, 18” up to 6. 
Celtic Rosea. Semi-double flesh-pink variety with golden stamens showing. Narrow, light 
green foliage. Slow growth. Own Root, 5’-6’. 
Rev. John G. Drayton. A loose peony-like ilower of pleasing deep pink; wavy petals inter- 
mingled with golden stamens. Light green foliage. Tall, angular growth; late bloomer. Own 
Root, 24”-80” and 36”. 
Enchantress. (Formerly listed as Christine Lee.) Large pink flowers, semi-double in form, 
with conspicuous stamens. They measure 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Small, glossy foliage. 
Tall, upright grower; late flowering. Own Root, 18” up to 36”. 
Otome. A large double pink variety. Very desirable for cutting. Dark green foliage. Slow 
growth; midseason flowering. Available in all sizes up to 2 ft. Grafted, 36” $12.00. 
Pink Perfeetion. Usually considered the most popular pink variety for cutting. It is a full 
double flower of medium size and shell-pink in coloring. Slow growth; early free bloomer. 
Own Root, 18” up to 5’. 
Rubra Virginalis. A peony-formed flower with large outer guard petals. The center of this 
truly beautiful Camellia is filled with small petaloids. Large, light green foliage. Own 
Root, 24” up to 40”. 
Daybreak (No. 7). A fluffy peony-type flower of medium size and soft pink coloring. Dull 
green foliage. Bushy growth; late flowering. Own Root, 24” up to 36”. 
Nellie Cohen. (One of our hybrids.) A semi-double to loose peony-flowered bloom, best 
described as a shade of pink not usually found in Camellias. Flowers measure 34 to 4 
inches, with golden stamens set among twisted petals. A bushy grower with round, medium 
green foliage. Own Root, 30”-36”. 
GROUP NO. I—RED 
Boutenniere. This dark red showing light white margin at base of petals is free flowering 
late in season. Foliage very deep green small rounded. Growth spreading medium vigorous. 
Origin, Magnolia Gardens. Own Root, 18” up to 36”. 
Brilliant. An unusual brilliant red shade is this full double flower. Very dark glossy foliage. 
Bushy grower; midseason bloomer. Available in all sizes up to 8 ft. 
Campelli. A double dark red form that needs to be planted in the shade if you would enjoy 
rich-colored flowers. Very large, dark green foliage. Fast growth; late flowering. Available 
in all sizes up to 3 ft. 
Imperator. An outstanding Camellia of peony-like form, deep red in color, with golden 
stamens among the petaloids. Dull green, twisted foliage. Tall, open growth. Available in all 
sizes up to 7 ft. 
Lady Van Sittart. A showy semi-double red variety. Deep green glossy foliage. Very slow 
growth; late flowering. Available in all sizes up to 4 ft. 
SIXTEEN GERBING CAMELLIA NURSERY 
