CAMELLIAS, The Loveliest of All Flowers 
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA (Emperor). Very 
large, brilliant scarlet blooms of peony 
form, with stamens appearing among the 
inner petals. A slow, bushy, compact 
grower blooming from January through 
March. 
FANNY BOLLIS (Fanny Basil; Butterfly; 
Leeana Superba Variegated). Semi- 
double; red blotched white. Vigorous, com- 
pact and hardy. A very showy flower, 
borne from December through March. 
FIREGOLD (Dr. Sheppard; Te Deum; 
Pasha of Persia). Fiery red—spectacular 
in any collection. Flowers vary in form 
from single to fully double. Growth willowy; 
blooms from late February to April. 
FRIZZLE WHITE. White flowers 3 to 4 
inches across, with wavy petals inter- 
mingled with the stamens. Small, pointed 
foliage on a spreading plant. 
GIGANTEA (Magnolia King; Kilwing- 
tonia). Large blooms 5 to 6 inches across, 
variegated red and white, and varying in 
form. Spreading growth and extra-large 
foliage. Blooms from January through 
March. 
GLEN 40. Large, double, deep red with 
rounded petals. One of the newer varieties 
attracting attention. The beautiful and 
lasting flowers appear in January. Deep 
glossy green foliage; slow and stocky in 
growth. 
GLOIRE DE NANTES. Large, semi-double, 
cerise blooms with the center petals often 
twisted and mixed with yellow stamens. 
A very attractive variety that is a fool- 
proof, rapid grower. 
GOVERNOR MOUTON. Deep red marbled 
white, in loose peony form or semi-double. 
Slow and wide spreading in growth. Blooms 
from January to March. Dull green, 
pointed and twisted foliage. 
HARLEQUIN. Flowers of peony type; they 
may be white, white striped pink, or solid 
pink. A late bloomer and a fine grower. 
HERME (Hikari Gengi; Jordan’s Pride; 
Jenny Lind; Souy. d’Henri Guichard). 
White with red and pink stripes; large, 
loose peony form. Fragrant. A very desir- 
able, showy variety and our most popular 
variegated flower. Blooms from late No- 
vember to mid-April. Very hardy plant 
with tall, angular habit. 
IMURA. A semi-double white variety with 
long narrow petals of porcelain texture. 
Exquisite large blooms produced freely from 
late November to February. <A_ rapid 
grower and very hardy. Most appealing. 
JARVIS RED. Semi-double, deep blood-red 
with yellow stamens. A hardy variety 
blooming from December to March. Long, 
dull green leaves on a strong, rapid-growing 
plant. Very popular. 
KUMASAKA (Lady Marion; Beni-kor- 
ako). Large, deep pink, peony-formed 
flowers with curled center petals and a large 
mass of golden stamens. An upright, very 
hardy variety with very leathery, shining 
leaves pointed at the tips and sharply 
toothed on the edges. Blooms are borne 
from late January to March. 
KUMASAKA VARIEGATED. 
preceding but with white spots. 
Like the 
LADY CLARE (Empress; Grandiflora 
Rosea). Very large, single pink blooms. 
One of the largest of all Camellias. Large, 
dark green foliage on a strong, compact 
plant that blooms from November through 
February. 
LADY JANE GREY (Eugene Lizze). Vari- 
egated pink and white. The loose peony- 
formed flowers are borne from January to 
March. Slow, dwarf growth. Rare and 
very desirable. 
LADY MARY CROMARTIE (Magnolia 
No. 25). Large, loose flowers of deepest 
rosy red, with showy stamens in the center. 
Unusually large and showy. Glossy, deep 
green foliage; free blooming and vigorous. 
LADY OF THE LAKE. A handsome white 
variety with semi-double blooms of irregu- 
lar form. Long, narrow, curved foliage and 
spreading growth. 
LADY VANSITTART. Large, semi-double, 
deep pink flowers. A free bloomer from 
late January through March. Does well in 
full sun. Slow, compact habit of growth. 
LADY VANSITTART VARIEGATED. 
Rosy red streaks on white petals. 
LA REINE VARIEGATED. Deep rose and 
white, with showy stamens. Large, semi- 
double to loose peony-formed flowers from 
late December to March. A _ vigorous 
plant with large, glossy leaves. 
LAUREL LEAF. Soft pink blooms of formal 
or loose shape. Slow, compact growth, with 
light green, deeply cut leaves. Blooms from 
late November to March. A popular and 
elegant variety for every collection. 
LINDSAY NEIL. Large, red and white 
variegated blooms from November to Feb- 
ruary. Starts to bloom when plant is quite 
young. Rare and in great demand. 
MAGNOLIAEFLORA. Single; delicate shell- 
pink. A very dainty sort requiring shade. 
Blooms from January to March. Pale green 
glossy foliage on a compact plant. 
MARCHIONESS OF EXETER. Large, 
peony-formed pink blooms produced early 
in the season. Long lasting and freely pro- 
duced. Large, glossy leaves and_ slow, 
spreading growth. 
MARION MITCHELL. Semi-double, scar- 
let flowers 5 to 6 inches across. Long, nar- 
row, dark green foliage. Free flowering and 
hardy. Blooms from December to March. 
MATHOTIANA RUBRA (Julia Drayton; 
Purple Emperor; Purple Dawn; W. S. 
Hastie). Deep red. This is one of our very 
best and always demands great attention, 
for its large, rose-shaped flowers are pro- 
duced very freely year in and year out. In 
addition to its other good qualities, this 
lovely and popular variety is easy to grow. 
MATOSIA. Full double; light pink marbled 
pure white. An early and most profuse 
bloomer. 
MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK. Same type as 
Donkelaari. Large, semi-double flowers of 
dark red, nicely marked with white. 
MME. STREKALOFF. Peony-formed; light 
pink striped lightly with crimson. Upright 
grower. 
MONARCH. Deep pink flowers of enormous 
size, with stamens and small petals clus- 
tered in the center. Very dwarf, compact 
growth. 
MONJISU. Semi-double, bright carmine 
blooms with a satiny sheen. A free bloomer 
from December to March. Glossy foliage 
on a dwarf, compact plant. 
MONJISU VARIEGATED. Like the pre- 
ceding but with large white blotches on the 
petals. The foliage too is variegated. 
MRS. ABBY WILDER. Peony-shaped flow- 
ers; white with splashes of pink on the 
petals. Compact, upright growth. 
MRS. CHARLES COBB. Coppery bronze, 
a rare color in Camellias. A free bloomer 
from December to March. Slow and spread- 
ing in growth, with large, shining foliage. 
MRS. CHARLES SIMMONS. Large, pure 
white blooms; the form may be single, semi- 
double, or loose peony shape. Slow, spread- 
ing growth; a free bloomer. 
OTOME. Double blooms of the formal type, 
delicate pink in color, with notched edges. 
An abundant bloomer from February to 
mid-April. Slow growth. Fine for corsages. 
PINK BALL. A peony-formed pink Camel- 
lia. Later blooming but otherwise similar 
to Debutante. Free-flowering, vigorous, 
well-shaped plant. 
PINK PERFECTION (Frau Minna Seidel). 
Dainty, double, shell-pink blooms. Com- 
pact and symmetrical in growth. One of the 
most popular sorts, blooming over a long 
season. This easy-to-grow variety is ad- 
mired and demanded by all—it is our best 
seller. Should be in every planting. 
PINK STAR. Bright rose-pink; very large. 
The compact, upright plant blooms from 
January to March. Slow but hardy in 
growth. 
POPE PIUS IX (Prince Eugene Napoleon). 
Large, double flower of flame-red. Vigorous 
and easy to grow. Very popular. 
PRINCESS NAGASKIE (Princess Baca- 
hachie; Variegated Mallott). Large, 
semi-double to single flowers; some are 
heavily variegated, others slightly marbled, 
and others solid rose-red. Large foliage 
variegated cream-white. Low, spreading 
growth, with supple branches. Blooms from 
late December to March. 
PROF. C. S. SARGENT. Heavy peony- 
formed, crimson flowers, with a very double 
center of curled petals. A well-known and 
very hardy variety, doing well in full sun 
where it is freest with its blooms. Rounded, 
dark green foliage. Blooms from October 
to the end of April. Satisfactory in almost 
any location. 
PURITY (Neige d’Oree). Dazzling white 
flowers of the formal type; petals slightly 
waved. Good corsage sort because it is so 
long lasting. Blooms freely from November 
to April. Glossy pointed foliage. A really 
exquisite Camellia. 
RAINY SUN. Large, semi-double, rose-red 
blooms. Twisted, rather narrow leaves. 
REV. JOHN BENNETT (Alabama type). 
Orange-red, semi-double flowers of good 
size. A very compact but good grower. 
REV. JOHN BENNETT. (True.) Gorgeous 
large semi-double pink blooms. This is 
from the famous Magnolia Gardens. Rare 
and very lovely—a real beauty. 
REV. JOHN G. DRAYTON. Perfectly 
formed, deep pink blooms of loose peony 
shape. Vigorous and compact. One of the 
loveliest colors. A free bloomer from Feb- 
ruary to April. Glossy foliage on a hardy 
plant. 
JACK O. HOLMES, INC., TAMPA, FLORIDA 
