Dr. O. V. Lewis

American Camellia Yearbook, 1986, p.89, Reg. No.1996: A large, dark red, anemone form, C.japonica chance seedling, early to mid-season flowering; originated by Dr O.V. Lewis, Picayune, Mississippi, USA. The 12 year old seedling first bloomed 1980. Average flower size 12.5 cm across x 6 cm deep with 10 petals, 20 petaloids, yellow anthers and red fila­ments. Plant growth is erect and rapid with dark green leaves, 7.5 cm long x 5 cm wide.