Eoline Nelson

American Camellia Yearbook, 1965, p.232, Reg. No.678: A 10 year old seedling believed to be a cross between ‘Herme’ (Hikarugenji) and ‘Lady Vansittart Varie­gated’ (Lady Vansittart), that first bloomed 1960; originated by George A. Nelson, South Car­olina, USA. The plant has dark green, glossy leaves, 11 cm x 5.5 cm. The semi-double, pink flower with red stripes, is similar to Hikarugenji, but is 5 cm across x 3.5 cm deep with 21 petals and occasional petaloids, brownish yellow anthers, white filaments. Flower buds are elongated, showing pink with a red stripe, opening cup fashion. Late flowering.