CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
Note: The sizes available—as indicated by bold 
type—are own root plants unless otherwise stated. 
ALBA PLENA—Pure white, full double imbri- 
cated, early to midseason. One of the best and most 
popular whites. The absolutely perfect bloom makes 
the finest cut flower. Zones 1, 2. 24-30”, 30-36” field 
grown; 2 year grafts 15-18”, 18-24”. 
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. 6-12”, and 30-36” field grown specimens. 
ANNA ZUCCHINI—White (often throws a pink 
fleck, sometimes a solid pink sport) full double 
showing stamens when fully open, midseason to late. 
Fast vigorous upright grower. Makes a desirable 
shrub. Zones 1, 2. 6-12”, 12-15”, 15-18”. 
ASPACIA—Variegated red with white splashes, 
full peoniform, midseason, hardy. These large, spec- 
tacular flowers show golden anthers interspersed 
among the petaloids. A sport of Emperor of Russia. 
Zones 1, 2, 3. 15-18”. 
BELLA ROMANA—Variegated light pink with 
deep pink stripes, full double rose form, late, hardy. 
Good compact grower, prolific bloomer. Flowers 
persist on the plant. Zones 1, 2, 3. 6-12”, 12-15”, 
15-18”. 
CAMEO PINK — Light clear pink, full double, 
showing stamens when fully open, midseason to 
late, very hardy in milder climates. The pink sport 
of Anna Zucchini, occasionally reverts to white 
parent. Zones 1, 2. 12-15”, 15-18”. 
CAPRICE—White, loose peoniform, midseason to 
late, hardy. Beautiful, heavily veined dark green 
foliage. This large flower is most desirable. Zones 
1, 2. 6-12”, 15-18. 
C. M. HOVEY (Colonel Firy)—Brilliant red, full 
double imbricated, late, hardy. Loose open growth; 
dark green, long drooping foliage. Very fine large 
flowers. Excellent for corsages. Zones 1, 2, 3. 
30-36” specimens. 
COMTE DE PARIS—Beautiful clear pink sport 
of Duchess d’Orleans, loose peoniform, midseason 
to late, hardy. Rapid well branched growth. One 
of the best standard varieties. Zones 1, 2, 3. 12-15”, 
15-18”. 
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 yellow stamens. A compact grower. 
“ONC pooner 2-15 18-24": 
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