small foliage, large showy flowers with prominent yellow stamens. Some- 
times throws a variegated sport. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Christine Lee, Variegated—Pink with white spots—variegated sport of 
Christine Lee, described above. These two varieties are recommended 
for the northern limits of the Camellia Belt. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Colletti (Colletti Maculata)—Variegated red and white, peoniform, mid- 
season, very hardy. Slow, compact, spreading growth, very dark foliage. 
Zones.) 2,0: 
Cup of Beauty—Pink, semi-double, midseason to’ late, very hardy. As the 
bloom opens the center remains compact; the flower thus resembles a 
cup and saucer. The center petals unfold later showing a cluster of yel- 
low stamens. A compact grower. Zones 1, 2. 
Daikagura—Variegated red marked’ with white, full double peoniform, 
very early. The primary virtue of this superior variety is that the large 
showy flowers bloom before frost. Excellent for cut flowers; a must for 
every camellia collection and garden. See Arajishi for additional infor- 
mation. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Dante— White, full double, symmetrical flowers with serrated petals, mid- 
season to late, hardy. Graceful open growth. A very choice white. Zones 
lee 
Debutante (Sara C. Hastie)—Delicate pale pink, peoniform, early, hand- 
some compact foliage. This rapid growing exquisite pink peoniform 
makes an excellent cut flower. Follows closely behind Arajishi and Dai- 
kagura; usually in full bloom at Christmas. Zones 1, 2. 
Donckelari (Eastern '’Tea Garden’’)—Variegated, semi-double, midseason, 
hardy. The color of this camellia varies from brilliant red flecked with 
white spots to pure white with red markings; it shows a tight central for- 
mation of golden stamens. One of the finest of all the varieties. Particu- 
larly outstanding.« Zoness lieZ, #3: 
Duchess of Sutherland—White usually showing one streak or fleck of 
pink, immense semi-double blooms showing central cluster of golden sta- 
mens, late, hardy. Compact, vigorous growth. This is one of the finest of 
all the white camellias. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Eleanor Franchetti— White, with a few tiny rose markings, peoniform, mid- 
season to late, hardy. Outstanding. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Eleanor Hagood—Delicate, pale pink, full double imbricated, late, me- 
dium sized blooms, shell pink when opening; as the flowers unfold the 
petals become lighter. Very desirable blossoms. Zones 1, 2. 
Elegans (Chandleri Elegans)—Variegated pink and white, semi-double to 
peoniform, with loose pompon center, midseason, very hardy. Slow grow- 
er. This large flowered variety—one of the finest—is an old favorite, and 
is still taking first prizes at shows. Zones l, 2, 3. 
Elizabeth Arden—Variegated white with rose-red penciling and deep 
rose with white splashes, semi-double, late, hardy. The blooms open with 
perfect rosebud centers and are very showy. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Emperor of Russia—Red, peoniform showing stamens among twisted pet- 
als, midseason to late, very hardy. Very attractive dark green foliage, 
rather slow compact habit of growth. A very handsome large flower which 
gives the impression of having several centers. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
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