American Camellia Yearbook, 1970, p.162, Reg. No.1089: An 11 year old
chance seedling that first bloomed 1963; originated by Frank Ellis and
Jay W. Ellis Jr., Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Plant growth is upright,
average in density and rapid in rate, with small, light green leaves.
The formal double bloom is pale, blush pink with darker pink on the
outer petals and a distinct, coral rose centre. Medium size, formal
double, completely imbricated with a small, rose-bud centre, 9.5 cm
across by 4 cm deep with 94-110 petals. Blooms early. Sport: Doris Ellis
Pink. See colour plates on front cover, ACS, The Camellia Journal,
Sept.1969 and pl.44, p.34, Encyclopedia of Camellias in Colour, vol.II,
1978. Chinese synonym: ‘Ailisi’.
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