Jennie Mills

American Camellia Yearbook, 1959, p.275,Reg. No.359: A 5 year old chance seedling, originated by R.W. Ragland, Orange, California, USA, which first flowered 1955. Plant growth is rapid in rate, upright and dense with dark green leaves, l l cm x 5 cm. The semi­double flower averages 19 cm across x 5 cm deep and is a clear, silvery pink with overtone of lavender. The 15-18 petals have silver margins. There are 3 tiers of petals; the top, 3 petals, mid­dle 5-6 petals and bottom 8-9 petals with a compact, round column of white, erect stamens. Flowers mid-season.