Dwarf Rose

American Camellia Yearbook, 1959, p.271, Reg. No.354: A 6 year old chance seedling, originated by J.M. Jones, Savannah, Georgia, USA that first flowered 1954. Leaves 4 cm x 2.5 cm. The flowers, 7.5 cm across and 5 cm deep, resemble Rose Dawn in form and Berenice Boddy in colour. There are 21 petals and 4 petaloids. The light pink flowers, shading to dark at the centre, open to display yellow stamens. Flowers early.