CAMELLIAS—The Loveliest of All Flowers 
has been grown throughout the South for over a 
century and has become one of its best-loved and 
most dependable flowering shrubs. It is a flower of romance 
and story, and has taken such a place in the legend of the 
Old South that truly no southern garden is complete without 
several choice varieties. Visitors to our nurseries admire 
our Camellias more than all other plants, and we heartily 
agree that they are very fine examples of the outstanding 
shrub of the South. 
Aenea Camellia japonica is a native of China, it 
Camellias are not at all difficult to grow Cin entral Florida 
and the shapely plants, with rich dark green foliage, are 
attractive when out of bloom as well as when covered with 
the exotic flowers. After experimenting with soil and moisture 
conditions for several years at Dupree Gardens, we have come 
to the conclusion that moisture is the most important require- 
ment. We find that ideal growing conditions are provided 
by good soil composed of peat or muck well mixed with 
sandy topsoil and leaf mold, all used in generous amounts 
with plenty of moisture. Camellias will succeed in full sun 
or dense shade, but more desirable than either of these ex- 
tremes is a half-shaded location. 
Our stock consists of both large and small plants, as well 
as all intermediate sizes. We have many fine big specimens 
up to 10 feet tall, but the more popular sizes are 12 to 18 
inches, 18 to 24 inches, 2 to 3 feet, and 3 to 4 feet. 
To build up a large Camellia collection requires a good 
deal of traveling and searching through gardens. That is 
just’ what we have done. Our varieties have been secured 
from all over the South—from New Orleans, Mobile, Mag- 
nolia Gardens, and other places famous for their flowers. In 
buying our Camellias you are literally getting the choicest 
varieties from the most beautiful gardens in the South. They 
are here for your pleasure, and we cannot recommend any- 
thing that will bring more beauty to your garden. 
ADOLPH AUDUSSON VARIEGATED. 
Bright red and pure white. Very large 
blooms borne from December through 
March on a vigorous plant. Glossy dark 
green foliage. 
ALBA FIMBRIATA (Fimbriata Plena; 
Alba Plena Fimbriata). Exquisite pure 
white flowers of the formal type. Very 
double, with each petal serrated. Slow and 
spreading in growth. Blooms in November 
and December. Not advised for very cold 
climates. 
ALBA PLENA. For years one of our best 
bloomers. Very double, snow-white blooms 
of the formal type. A very early bloomer, 
beginning in October and lasting through 
January. Grows vigorously in full sun, and 
although very cold winters are likely to 
cause injury, the plants will sprout again. 
One of the most popular white sorts. 
ALBA SUPERBA (Rey. John G. Drayton). 
Semi-double, pure white flowers 4 to 5 
inches across. Large, shining, dark green 
leaves. Vigorous and spreading growth; 
plant blooms freely when young, from late 
November through March. 
AREJISHI (Aloha). Deep red, peony-shaped 
blooms. A profuse and early-blooming va- 
riety, beginning in August. The earliest 
flowers are likely to be deep rose-pink but 
with cooler weather they become darker 
red. A strong grower and free bloomer. 
AUNT JETTY. A very fine bright red sortfrom 
Tallahassee. Not easily injured by cold 
weather. The plant is sturdy if grown in the 
sun; in the shade it is more willowy. The 
dull green leaves are sharply pointed. 
Blooms from January through March. 
BEALI ROSEA. Double, deep pink flowers 
about 4 inches across, opening to display 
stamens in the center. Very compact in 
growth and easy to grow. Small, round 
leaves; quite vigorous and hardy. Blooms 
in March and April. 
BRASSENNIE. Double; 
rose-red. 
BRILLIANT. Large, very double, bright 
red. Dark green foliage on a compact 
plant. A popular sort. 
CALEB COPE. Formal pink blooms. Slow 
and bushy in growth, and quite hardy. 
Blooms freely from late February through 
April. Rounded, dull green leaves. 
white marbled 
CAMPBELLI. Dark red flowers of the formal 
type. Vigorous, compact plant that blooms 
early in February and through April. 
Flowers are better when grown in the 
shade. 
CAPTAIN MARTIN’S FAVORITE. Varie- 
gated rosy red and white flowers of formal 
shape. A slow grower, compact and sym- 
metrical. Blooms from late November 
through March. Very fine. 
CATHERINE CATHCART. Delicate pink 
marbled with white. Perfectly formed 
blooms of the formal type. Slow, compact, 
and spreading in growth and late to bloom 
—in February and March. Splendid for 
cutting. 
CHANDLERI ELEGANS. Enormous loose 
peony-formed flowers—cherry-red blotched 
white, with prominent yellow stamens. A 
vigorous grower and a free bloomer in 
January. Slow and widely spreading 
growth. One of the best kinds and a favor- 
ite for many years. 
CHEERFULNESS. Full double flowers, 
deep rose in color. A profuse bloomer in 
midseason. The plant is a slow grower. 
C. M. HOVEY. Large, rose-formed flowers 
of rose-red marbled white. Compact, vigor- 
ous plant blooming from December through 
March. Most dependable and rare. One of 
the most noteworthy of the variegated sorts. 
COL. FIREY (Wm. S. Hastie). Very large, 
well-formed, double flower of glowing crim- 
son. Large, smooth, pointed foliage. The 
best late variety, blooming from late Feb- 
ruary to April. Hardy and dependable. 
DAIKAGURA. Large rose-red blooms of 
loose peony form. One of the finest early 
kinds. Slow growth and open habit, with 
deeply serrated foliage. Blooms from early 
October through December. 
DAVID GERBING. Rose-formed pink flow- 
ers 3 to 4 inches in diameter. One of the 
best late pink varieties. Large, dull green 
foliage and tall, vigorous growth. 
DEBUTANTE (Sara C. Hastie). A favorite 
early sort, blooming from late October to 
January. Delicate pink in color, of large 
peony shape, opening well. Very hardy. 
Tall, strong plant. One of the most popular 
for corsages. 
DIXIE. Very double; rose-pink. An early 
bloomer. 
JACK O, 
DONKELAARI (Middletoni No. 15). Un- 
usually large flowers, deep red in color with 
splashes of white and a crown of prominent 
yellow stamens. Very slow in growth. 
Blooms freely from December to March. 
Large glossy, pointed foliage on a dwarf, 
slender plant. A rare and exceptionally 
lovely sort. 
DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND. Immense 
white blooms with a compact ball of sta- 
mens in the center. Vigorous and hardy. 
Large, shining foliage; plant tall and com- 
pact. Bloom period extends from late De- 
cember to March. 
ELEANOR HAGOOD. Symmetrical, very 
double blooms of delicate pink. Vigorous, 
upright plant with pointed, dull green 
leaves. Blooms in late March. 
ELEANOR OF FATROAKS (Vedrine Vari- 
egated). Deep red marbled white. Large, 
loose blooms, freely produced from Decem- 
ber through March. Dull green, twisted 
and pointed leaves. Plant grows slowly. 
ELENA NOBILE (Napa Red). A late, vivid 
red variety. A slow grower, producing 
bloom from late February through April. 
Narrow, twisted foliage, very glossy. 
ELIZABETH. Double white flowers with 
occasional pink tints. Prefers shade. A 
strong-growing plant with good dark green 
foliage. 
ELIZABETH ARDEN. Soft pink and white, 
with deeper pink stripes on some petals; 
rose form, becoming semi-double as it 
opens. Free flowering from January through 
March. Resists cold quite well. 
ELIZABETH BOARDMAN. Semi-double, 
pure white flowers from December through 
March. Exquisite form and large size make 
it outstanding. Vigorous and hardy plant 
with rounded, light green foliage. 
ELIZABETH GRANDY (Margaret Hig- 
don). Loose peony-formed blooms of bril- 
liant rose-red, each petal margined white. 
Long golden stamens mingle with the center 
petals. Extra fine. Vigorous and compact, 
blooming from December to March. 
ELLA DRAYTON. Double, deep pink flowers 
on a vigorous, upright plant. Blooms from 
December through March. Dark green foli- 
age, heavily ribbed. 
HOLMES, INC., TAMPA, FLORIDA 
