Ernest McDonald

American Camellia Yearbook, 1981, p.98, Reg. No.1759: A very large, red, semi-double seedling of C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata ‘Crimson Robe’ (Datao­hong) x [(C.reticulata ‘Cornelian’ x C.japonica Mrs D.W. Davis) x C.reticulata ‘Cornelian’ (Damanao)]), flowering mid-season to late; originated by Frank Pursel, Oakland, California, USA. The 8 year old seedling first bloomed in 1970. Average flower size is 16 cm across x 7.5 cm deep. Anthers are yellow. Leaves, serrated, dark green, 12.5 cm long x 6 cm wide.

朱國棟、蔡燦玉，2011. 《台灣茶花族譜》 p.89. Ernest McDonald 红巾特攻队(C. reticulata hyb.)云南茶杂交种 。 1981，美国加州 Oakland， Frank Pursel 培育作出 。 C. reticulate 'Crimson Robe'(大桃红）x {C. reticulate 'Comeliar^大玛竭) x C.japonica'Mrs. D.W. Davis'(戴维斯夫人)}。8年实生苗，初花1970年。半重瓣、红色、巨 大(16 x 7.5cm)、花期1〜3月。花名：人名(欧内斯特•麦克唐纳}。Ernest McDonald (红巾特攻队)一茶花林目录，1992-2006, d.9/28, No.1444.