tree bloomer. Its glossy green leaves are slightly twisted and sharply 
pointed. This is an earlier blooming sport of Tricolor. Zones 1, 2. 
Latifolia (Althea Flora Variegated, Fanny Bolis, Leeana Superba)—Varie- 
gated bright red with pure white splotches, semi-double to loose peoniform, 
midseason to late, hardy. Magnificent foliage, compact growth, large 
showy flowers. Its profuse-and reliable blooming habit makes it most de- 
sirables Zones: LZ, 3. 
Leucantha (White Tricolor)—White, semi-double, late, very hardy, compact 
grower. This large solid white is a very good strain of Tricolor, thriving 
in the northern limits of the camellia belt. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Louise Centurioni (Candidissima)—White, full double imbricated, late, very 
hardy. Compact, symmetrical, upright growth. One of the most satisfac- 
tory whites for northern camellia belt. Very good for cut flowers. Zones 
ee? 3: 
Marie Morren (Climax)—Red, full double rose form, late, hardy. This is 
similar to Mathotiana, but smaller. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Mrs. Charles Cobb—Very dark red, semi-double to peoniform, midseason 
to late, very hardy. Large, rounded, light green foliage; symmetrical, up- 
right, compact grower. Its large blossom is unusual and distinctive be- 
cause of its very dark color.” Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Monarch (Gunelli)—Variegated deep pink to red, often spotted with white, 
peoniform, late, hardy. Fairly compact, spreading growth. Rather large, 
handsome flowers; one of the most handsome of the late camellias. Zones 
erage 
Mother’s Red—Light red, semi-double, midseason to late, hardy. Rapid, 
compact growth, handsome dark green foliage. Large, showy flowers, 
prolific bloomer. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
Orton Pink—Rose pink, full double imbricated, midseason and late, very 
hardy. Very symmetrical flowers, deep pink shading to lighter pink in 
the center; sometimes assumes a star-shaped petal arrangement. Has one 
of the longest blooming seasons of any camellia of which we know. Up- 
right compact symmetrical growth. Zones l, 2, 3. 
Pink Ball—Delicate pink, peoniform, midseason, not recommended for 
colder climates. Good greenhouse flower. Similar to Debutante but 
blooms later. Zones 1, 2. 
Pink Perfection—See Frau Minna Seidel. 
Princess Baciocchi—Dark red, loose peoniform, midseason to later, hardy. 
Excellent foliage, low, compact growth, medium to large flowers. Zones 
MWe e8: 
Professor C. S. Sargent—Blood red, outside guard petals with tight pom- 
pon center, midseason to late, very hardy. Upright growth, very satis- 
factory bloomer. One of the dependable varieties. Well known and in 
great demand. Zones l, 2, 3. 


Cherokee Rose (Rosa Laevigata)—This is the old favorite White 
Cherokee Rose which has possessed the roadside fences in many 
southern states, making a beautiful show of color in early Spring. 
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