Elizabeth M. Tarver

American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.192, Reg. No.512: A 7 year old chance C.japonica seedling that first bloomed 1959; originated by Dr James B. Tarver, San Marino, California, USA. Growth habit is spreading, dense and rapid with dark green leaves, 8-­10 cm long x 5-6 cm wide. Flowers semi-double to semi-peony, from 10-12 cm across x 3.2 cm deep with 16-18 creamy white petals and 4-6 petaloids. Blond stamens. Good substance. Blooms mid-season.