RUBY GLOW (Vedrine) Rich ruby-red. Large, semi- 
double to loose peony flower, quite similar to the well- 
known Chandleri Elegans in form. Broad veined outer 
petals surround a cluster of petaloids and golden stamens. 
Early bloomer. Open and rather spreading habit of 
growth. Well adapted to espalier work. A very lovely 
flower. 1 gal.— $2.00; 3 gal.— $6.00 
SALMON QUEEN A variety that is making rapid prog- 
ress into the affections of camellia lovers. Uniquely lovely, 
a true salmon-pink shade, large double flower. Opens like 
a rose, outer petals distinct, inner ones are clustered. A 
heavy bearer and a first class camellia. Midseason. 1 gal. 
— $2.25; 3 gal. $6.00 
SARAH FROST Crimson, varying to deep rose-pink. A 
formal imbricated double. A most satisfactory variety, 
very hardy and dependable. This is also widely used as 
understock in the grafted camellias. Blooms midseason 
to late. 1 gal.— $1.50; 3 gal. $4.50 
SEMI-DOUBLE BLUSH (Celtic Rosea) Another of the 
incredibly delicately colored flowers freely borne on a 
very hardy plant. This lovely semi-double is a pale, blush 
pink, with dainty stamens at the center. An instant fav- 
orite with every person who has ever seen the handsome 
plant in bloom. Midseason. 1 gal.—$1.50 
SEPTEMBER MORN (Yohei Haku) A large, loosely 
double white flower. Center petals are interspersed with 
stamens and petaloids. A rare and new imported Japa- 
nese hybrid. In some districts, this variety will bloom as 
early as September, making it especially appreciated by 
eager camellia lovers as well as florists. Early and late. 
1 gal. gft.— $4.00 
SHIN AKEBONO The finest flower at the Sacramento 
Camellia Show—1949. A large, light pink, cup-shaped 
semi-double. A very fine midseason introduction. 1 gal. 
gft.— $5.00 
SIEUR de BIENVILLE This is believed to be a sport of 
the very lovely. Florence Stratton. In its own right, it is 
a really beautiful deep rose-pink, large, rose-form double 
flower. 1 gal. gft.—$5.00 
SIERRA SPRING The variegated form of Mme. Hahn. 
Bright pink and white. A large semi-double. Blooms at 
midseason. We have had many collectors say that this 
variety is one of the best camellias ever introduced in 
California. 1 gal. gft.— $5.00 
SMILING BEAUTY Delicate shade of pink. Medium to 
large semi-double. This variety is slightly deeper in color- 
ing than the wonderful Magnoliaflora. An unusual and 
rare variety that should become very popular. Midseason. 
1 gal. gft.— $4.00 
SNOWDRIFT A veritable snowdrift of lovely pure 
white flowers. A medium semi-double showing golden 
stamens at the center. Vigorous habit of growth, blooms 
young and dependably. A fine camellia. Midseason. 1 gal. 
—$2.00; 3 gal.—$5.00 
SOUVENIR A cherry-red formal flower. A very showy 
landscape variety. Also a good pot specimen. Early mid- 
season bloomer. 1 gal.—$1.75 
ST. ANDRE One of the finest varieties we have been 
able to offer. This very large semi-double to anemone 
form is a brilliant red. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.—$4.00 
Birmingham, Alabama, November 18, 1950 
SWEET SIXTEEN A Japanese importation, recently in- 
troduced, that bids well for popularity. It is a good sized 
light pink semi-double. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.—$5.00 
TEUTONIA PINK (Pinkie) Numerous tiny petals, each 
tip incurved, arranged perfectly symmetrically. A formal 
flower of unusual beauty. This shell pink is another of 
the highly sought after varieties. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.— 
$4.00 
THELMA DALE One of the finest of Camellias. This is a 
large semi-double to rose-form double, phlox pink sport 
of Mrs. Baldwin Wood. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.—$5.00 
TIARA Orange-red variegated with white, large, for- 
mal dcuble to semi-double. The sensation this flower has 
created wherever shown has placed a terrific demand on 
the very few growers who have parent stock. It is bound 
to be in short supply for some time to come. This is an 
exquisite variety. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.—$4.00 
TRICOLOR SIEBOLDI VARIEGATED (Wakanoura 
Variegated) A semi-double white with brilliant carmine 
penciling. Prolific bloomer. Parent of the famous Fred 
Sander. Midseason. 1 gal.—$2.00; 3 gal.— $6.00 
TRIPHOSA Pure white. A large, slightly cupped semi- 
double flower. The thick petals are broad and richly vel- 
vet textured. Long stamens add considerably to the 
striking beauty of this flower and the long keeping quali- 
ties are an added dividend. Once seen, it is never forgot- 
ten. Hardy, blooms midseason. 1 gal.—$2.00 
VEDRINE See Ruby Glow. 
VILLE de NANTES VARIEGATED As striking as the 
solid red form of this variety, here is the even more at- 
tractive form. Dark red, spotted white, the fimbriated 
or deckle-edged petals make this a most unusual flower. 
Very rare. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.— $5.00 
VIRGIN’S BLUSH After all the superlatives have been 
applied in describing the wonderful new varieties, along 
comes one like this! There’s nothing left to say— it is 
GREAT—there is nothing else like it. Medium to large 
white, flushed the faintest pink, rose-form double to 
peony form. Its greatest attribute, however, is the won- 
derful petal texture. This is an absolute MUST. 1 gal. pft. 
— $4.00 
WHITE DAIKAGURA ‘See Joshua E. Youtz. 
WHITE EMPRESS Awarded Best Professional Flower 
1949, Glendale Camellia Show. Best of Show:-Tyler, 
Texas, 1950. An inexpressibly large and beautiful white 
semi-double. Strongly resembles the Ville de Nantes in 
form, sometimes has the same distinctive ‘Rabbit ears”. 
Flowers are as rugged as they are beautiful, possessing 
great keeping qualities. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.—$5.00 
WHITE PRINCESS An unusually beautiful creamy 
white peony form flower. The petal texture is satiny. This 
is altogether one of the very finest flowers it has been our 
pleasure to see. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.—$4.00 
YOHEI HAKU See September Morn. 
ZACHARY TAYLOR Another of the really very fine 
camellias—new and rare. This is a carmine red. Very 
large peony form. Midseason. 1 gal. gft.— $5.00 
“The plants arrived this morning in very good shape, and I appreciate your sending me 
such nice plants.” 
