David Honour Nelson

American Camellia Yearbook, 1970, p.162, Reg. No.1109: A 13 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1966; originated by George A. Nelson, Florence, South Georgia, USA. Plant growth is spreading, average, open and medium in rate with dark green leavers, 11 cm x 6 cm. The semi-double ‘Herme’ (Hikarugenji) type bloom is 10.5 cm across and 4 cm deep with 13 petals and 3 or more petaloids. Colour is predominantly white with a few rose red markings or stripes and deep yellow to orange anthers and white to cream fila­ments.