| ACS, 1984, The Camellia Journal, vol.39, No.3, p.14, Reg. No.1948: A very large white to cream, formal double: C.japonica (H#193 [Elizabeth Boardman x Charlie Bettes] x H#218 [Gus Menard x Charlie Bettes]). Early to mid-season blooming. Originated by Dr. W.F. Homeyer, Jr., Macon, Georgia, USA. The 6 year old seedling first bloomed 1982. Average flower size, 12 cm across x 4.5 cm deep with 38-45 petals and up to 9 petaloids. The flower has large, cupped, long, fluted petals. Plant growth is average, open and medium in rate with mid-green leaves, 9, 5-15 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. |
