Cannon, 1970, ACS., The Camellia Journal, vol.25, No.1 as ‘Helen Bower
V.’. A virus variegated form of Helen Bower - Rose-red, blotched white.
Originated in USA. Chinese synonym: ‘Fuse Dahailun’.
Mark S. Cannon Scion Catalogue, 1963-1964, p.7. No description. American
Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.236, Reg. No.777: A chimera sport of Dr J.V.
Knapp grafted onto ‘Mathotiana Variegated’ (Julia Drayton Variegated),
first observed 1959. Originated by T.W. Bower, Mobile, Alabama, USA.
Plant growth is upright and dense with light green leaves, 7.5 cm x 5
cm, distinctly serrated. The rose form double flower similar to
‘Mathotiana’ (Julia Drayton), is 12.5-13 cm across x 7.5 cm deep. Colour
is rose-red with purple shading. Anthers and filaments yellow. Blooms
mid-season to late. Received the Sewell Mutant Award for 1971. See
colour plate facing p.116, American Camellia Yearbook, 1965. Also front
cover, ACS, 1964, The Camellia Journal, vol.19, No.3. Sport: Helen Bower
Variegated. Chinese synonym: ‘Dahailun’.
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