Robert E. Lee. A dark red Camellia. In mid-season it opens almost black buds into glowing 
dark, irregular, loose, semi-double flowers. The veins in the petals are even darker in color. 
Stamens are red with usually a few petaloids showing. Grafted: 12”-15”", $5.00; 15”-18", 
$10.00; 18”-24", $12.50. 
Letitia Schrader. One of the most outstanding new seedlings. Large deep red Medallion 
shaped flower; deep center graduating to long guard petals with small cluster of bright yellow 
stamens showing just above small petals in center. Very hardy flower which stands cold re- 
markably well. Biooms have been known to stay on bush two weeks in good condition. Dark 
green foliage and brilliant red flowers make a lovely contrast. Grafted: 15”-18”, $10.00; 18”- 
24", $15,003 24°-307, $22.00; 3...555,00: 
Imperator (French Variety). Very large peony form, garnet red flowers. True French 
variety—not to be confused with other Imperator. Grafted: 18-24”, $15.00; 24-30", $20.00; 
30”-36", $25.00. 

Flame. A large, semi-double brilliant red. Upright grower and very hardy. Grafted: 15”-18", 
$10.00; 18-24", $15.00; 24”-30", $20.00; 3’-314', $380.00; 314’-4’, $32.50. 
California (Durfee Road). Light Rose-Red. Very large, loose double with broad, thick 
petals. Medium, bushy growth with very large, heavy, dark green foliage. A very large and 
beautiful Camellia. M. Grafted: 12”-15", $12.50. 
Black Dragon. This is the English translation of a Japanese name of this variety imported 
from Japan before the war. It is an outstanding Camellia. Flowers are very large and very 
dark red and resemble in color Mrs. Charles Cobb and in form of the Victor Emmanuel. The 
edges of the petals are crimped and are of a much deeper shade than the balance of the flower. 
The few flowers that we have exhibited have attracted a great deal of attention. Grafted: 12’- 
15”, $12.50; 307, $20.00. 
Zachary Taylor. Very large CARMINE; full double; two outer rows of petals which are 
large and turned down; center well built up of small twisted petals and petaloids. Grafted: 
127-15", $10.00. 
Pearl Harbor. An enormous late blooming rose red semi-double. Grafted: 12”-15”, $10.00. 
Kuro-Tsubaki. Small DARK WINE RED seeming almost BLACK; semi-double with prom- 
inent RED stamens, yellow-tipped. Late. Grafted: 12”-15”, $10.00. 
Conflagration. A large fiery red semi-double, petals somewhat irregular and waved, with pet- 
aloids enclosed by a ring of prominent yellow stamens. A mid-season bloomer. Grafted: 12”- 
Tae wD: 
Lawrence Walker. A new distinctive seedling from the home of Mr. L. A. Walker in Sum- 
merville. Large loose peony red, hemispherical in shape, with stamens. Grafted: 12”-15”, $7.50; 
15”-18", $10.00; 24-30", $15.00. 
Kyokko. Large ROSE RED, veined POMEGRANATE PURPLE, single, with large crown of 
stamens. Late. Grafted: 12”-15”, $10.00. 
General Dwight Eisenhower. A new seedling developed in Southern California. Blood-red 
in color and a full peony, very thick in form and 41% inches in diameter. Robust grower with 
extra large dark green leaves. Blooms Feb. to April. Grafted: 15”-18”", $12.50. 
Edwin H. Folk. (MS to L). Semi-double, bright red. Very large, loose formation, showing 
stamens. Grafted: 12”-15", $7.50; 15”-18”, $10.00. 
Ville De Nantes Red. A very unusual and beautiful Camellia. This large red semi-double to 
loose peony form blossom has imbricated petals on the edges. Words fail to describe its beauty. 
Grafted: 12”, $7.50. 
SIXTEEN GERBING CAMELLIA NURSERY 
