Archie Lanier

American Camellia Yearbook, 1974, p.167, Reg. No.1262: A 25 year old chance seedling that first bloomed in 1958; originated by Vivian L. Green, Ocala, Florida, USA. Plant growth is average, medium in rate, with 9.5 cm x 4 cm, dark green leaves. The semi-dou­ble, ‘Herme’, (Hikarugenji) type, bloom is pink, shading darker. It measures 12.5 cm across by 5 cm deep with 16 petals and 8 petaloids. Anthers and filaments are yellow. Blooms mid-sea­son.