CAMELLIA GEORGE B. BARRETT 
This seedling is a large, pure white, loose semi-double, which 
blooms early (along with ARAJISHI and DAIKAGURA), and has a 
few golden stamens scattered among the petals and petaloids. Its 
early blooming habit, which assures successful flowering, makes this 
variety unique. This together with its beauty as a cut flower will 
produce a large demand for this variety. It will be available in grafts 
in Autumn 1949 for the first time. 

RARE VARIETIES 
Alba Superba—White, semi-double to loose peoniform, midseason to late, 
one of the hardiest of the whites, compact growth, upright and bushy. This 
variety shows attractive golden stamens and is one of the best semi- 
doubles in its season. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Annie Gray (Orton No. 50)—Cherry red, semi-double with the petals stand- 
ing out, midseason, very hardy, upright growth. A very spectacular va- 
riety, contrasting the showy, upright flowers with large smooth petals 
against drooping foliage. Profuse bloomer. The parent plant was intro- 
duced into Orton Gardens about 45 years ago, and its origin is unknown. 
Zones de73: 
Arajishi (Aloha)—Bright red, full peoniform, very early, hardy, large 
showy flowers. This fine variety starts blooming with us in September; we 
recommend it for the northern limits of the camellia belt. Arajishi and 
Daikagura are in a class by themselves by reason of their extremely early 
blooming season, in addition to their very handsome bloom. Although 
these two varieties have been on the market for a number of years, the 
supply of them has not yet caught up with the demand. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Arajishi Variegated—Same as above, but flecked with white. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Aspacia (Great Eastern, Emperor of Russia Vg.)—Variegated red with 
white splashes, full peoniform, midseason, hardy. These large, spectacu- 
lar flowers show golden anthers interspersed among the petaloids. A 
sport of Emperor of Russia. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Bessie MacArthur—Clear pink, semi-double, midseason to late, hardy. 
Rapid grower, good foliage. Flowers 4-5 in. with large individual petals. 
Zonesale 23. 
Captain Ike Davis—Rose red, loose peoniform, late, very hardy. The large 
parent plant of this variety is 50 or 60 years old, and its origin is obscure. 
Its large ruffled petaloids and sprinkling of golden yellow stamens to- 
gether with its immense blooms make this variety truly outstanding. 
ZOnesel 2-3. 
Catherine Cathcart—Soft pink with white spots, full double imbricated, mid- 
season to late, hardy. Highly veined leathery foliage, upright compact 
symmetrical growth habit. The occasional pink sport is one of the loveliest 
and finest of all camellias. Zones 1, 2. 
Chandleri Elegans—see Elegans. 
Christine Lee—Pink, semi-double, late, very hardy. Compact bush with 
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