CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
As more Camellia plants have been tried in cli- 
mates once considered too cold, and since Many va- 
rieties are proving satisfactory up even into the 
warmer areas of New England, our idea of the 
“Camellia Belt” has been entirely revised. We are 
concentrating our propagation on those varieties 
which are proving themselves hardy enough for these 
colder regions. The gardener up north should pick a 
location which provides protection from cold wind 
and from the early morning sun. Generally the va- 
rieties which are semi-double or peoniform are far 
hardier than the full double imbricated type. 
Descriptions of Some of the Proven Varieties and 
Sizes Available. 
Star * indicates those varieties not recommended for 
coldest climates 
RED VARIETIES 
BLOOD OF CHINA (Victor Emmanuel)—Blood 
red, loose peoniform, very late, very hardy. This is 
one of the most strikingly beautiful of all camellias, 
having many clusters of upright yellow stamens in- 
terspersed among the velvet textured petals of dazzl- 
ing red. Particularly outstanding. 6-12”, 12-15”, 15- 
1S 8-240 
Coie tOV HY as( Gol Firy)—Brilliant Red, full 
double imbricated, late, hardy. Dark green, long 
drooping foliage. Large flowers, excellent for cor- 
sages. 6-12”, 12-15”, 15-18”. 
*“DAIKAGURA RED—Same as Daikagura, but 
solid red. Grafts 15-18”, 24-30”. 
FLA ME—Brilliant red, semi-double, mid-season to 
late, very hardy. Large dark green leaves noticeably 
serrated, vigorous, upright growth. These gorgeous 
flowers average 5” across, have a creped texture to 
their petals and have short central] stamen clusters. 
Free bloomer, recommended for the northern limit 
of the Camellia Belt. Outstanding variety. Grafts 
18-24”, 24-30”, 30-36”. 
GLOIRE DE NANTES—Bright red sport of Lati- 
folia, mid-season to late, very hardy. Magnificent 
foliage, compact growth, large showy flowers. Its 
profuse and reliable blooming habit make it most 
desirable. Recommended for the northern limits of 
the Camellia Belt. 6-12”, 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”, 
He A DOWNING—Cherry red, semi-double, mid- 
season to late, hardy. Large handsome flower showing 
cluster of yellow stamens in center. One of the finest 
semi-double reds. 6-12”, 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”. 
IMBRICATA RUBRAPLENA (Prince Eugene Na- 
poleon)—Bright red, full double imbricated, mid- 
season to late, very hardy. Its large handsome flowers 
remain intact for a longer period than most va- 
rieties—a characteristic which makes it a very de- 
sirable cut flower. Beautiful compact rapid growth. 
An old variety, but immensely popular. Most depend- 
able. 12-15”, 15-18”, 18-24”. 
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