} feqve HOVEY (Mahotane Rubra Variant 
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. 
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. A bushy and compact grower. 
The flowers are very large, brilliant scarlet and of peony 
form. See illustration on page 20. 
GIGANTEA. Very large leaves 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 red variety, but 
the flowers are beautifully striped or marked with white. 
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