Dr. Stafford

American Camellia Yearbook, 1978, p.129, Reg. No.1487: A large, vivid pink, semi-double chance seedling C.japonica, that blooms mid-season to late; originated by Mrs M.J. Hair, Lecompte, Louisiana, USA. The Frizzle White type, 9 year old seedling, first bloomed 1976. It has 12 petals, 4 or more petaloids, yellow anthers, white filaments. Average size, 12.5 cm across x 4.5 cm deep. Plant growth is upright and medium in rate with dark green leaves, 11 cm long x 5 cm wide.