American Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.242, Reg. No.760: An 8 year old
chance seedling that first bloomed 1962. Originated by Thomasville
Nurseries Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, USA. Plant growth is upright, and
of average denseness with dark green leaves 10 cm x 5 cm. The rose form
double flower, similar to ‘Mathotiana’, (Julia Drayton) is soft, shell
pink with golden anthers and white filaments. The bloom is 12.5 cm
across x 3.7 cm deep with 40 petals and 8 petaloids. Blooms early to
mid-season. See colour photo: ACS., 1965, The Camellia Journal, vol.20,
No.3., inside back cover. Sport: Mister Sam Variegated.
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