Earl Kline

American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.195, 196, Reg. No.443: A 9 year old chance seedling; originated by Shady Acres Nursery, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, that first bloomed 1957. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid with dark green leaves, 11 cm x 2 cm. The semi-double, strong red flowers, 13.5 cm across x 6 cm deep, have 15-17 petals of velvety texture and yellow stamens. Blooms mid-season.