
RARE CAMELLIAS, GROUP 2 
C. M. HOVEY (Mathotiana Rubra Variant). In habit of 
growth, and shape and form of flowers, it is very much 
like Purple Emperor, but the beautiful, double, large 
red flowers are mottled white. 
DAIKAGURA. Probably the earliest bloomer of all 
Camellia japonicas. In the Mobile section it is nearly 
always in bloom in September and often is showing 
color in August. Flowers large, thick peony type, 
deep rose color with large white blotches. 
DEBUTANTE (Sara C. Hastie). Delicate shade of solid 
pink; large peony form. A free bloomer and vigorous, 
upright grower. One of the best for cut-flowers. 
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. A bushy and compact grower. 
Hee flowers are very large, brilliant scarlet and of peony 
orm. 
GIGANTEA. Very large Jeaves and spreading branches. 
The red and white flowers are peony form and of good 
size. 
IMURA. Semi-double, snow-white with large petals and 
numerous yellow stamens. Midseason. 
LADY VAN SITTART, VARIEGATED. Identical in 
growth and habit to the well-known pink variety, but 
the flowers are beautifully striped or marked with white. 
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