Dr. J. M. Howell

ACS., May 1987, The Camellia Journal, vol.42, No.2, p.8, Reg. No.2041: Large size, white, rose-form double C.japonica chance seedling. Early blooming. Originated by Dr O.V. Lewis, Picayune, Mississippi, USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1987, p.80 with colour photo between p.60-61: The 10 year old seedling first bloomed 1980. Average flower size, 12.5 cm across x 8 cm deep with 32 petals, yellow anthers and white filaments. Blooms are white vel­vet with stamens interspersed and petal margins slightly ruffled. Plant growth is upright and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 8 cm long x 5 cm wide.