American Camellia Yearbook, 1957, p.301, Reg. No.292: A 10 year old
chance seedling, originated by Mrs H. Turner Brice, Valdosta, Georgia,
USA that first bloomed 1951. Plant habit average, with green leaves, 7.5
cm x 3.8 cm. The coral-rose flowers average 12.5 cm across x 4.5 cm deep
and resemble Thelma Dale in form. They have 24-30 petals and 6-12
petaloids. The petals are slightly curved with a few rabbit ears. The
flowers open wide. Early flowering. Orthographic error: ‘Marie Bracy’.
Sport: Marie Bracey Variegated. See colour photo: pl.106, p.57,
Encyclopedia of Camellias in Colour, vol.II, 1978. SCCS, 1968 and on,
Camellia Nomenclature gives ‘Spellbound’, ACS. Reg. No.825, 1966, as a
synonym for this cultivar. Received the John Illges Medal from the ACS,
1963. Chinese synonym: ‘Mali Bulaxi’.
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