Dr. William D. Battle

American Camellia Yearbook, 1984, p.176, Reg. No.1949: A large to very large, soft pastel spinel pink, C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata Buddha x C.fraterna) blooms early to late; originated by Barbara Butler, Modesto, California, USA. The 14 year old seedling first flowered 1980. Average flower size, 12.5 cm across x 6 cm deep with 11 petals, golden anthers and white filaments. Leaves, light green, 11.5 cm long x 3.5 cm wide.