Arthur Weisner

Gerbings Azalea and Camellia Garden Catalogue, 1961; American Camellia Yearbook, 1963, p.214, Reg. No.615: A 5 year old seedling of ‘Donckelaeri’ (Masayoshi) x Lindsay Neill that first bloomed in 1959; originated by John T. Weisner, Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA. Growth is spreading and dense, medium in rate, with dark green leaves averag­ing 10.5 cm x 5 cm. The semi-double red flowers resemble ‘Herme’, (Hikarugenji) in form and are 13 cm across and 5.5 cm deep with 14-16 petals and pink stamens. Blooms early to late.