Ethel P Arthus

American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.196, Reg. No.478: A 9 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1957. Originated by Ernest A. Judice, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The ivy green leaves average 7.5 cm x 6 cm. The spiraea red (No.025, RHS, No.11) semi­double flower, 11.5-13 cm across x 6 cm deep, has 29 petals, 69 petaloids and 29-50 stamens. Blooms early. Orthographic error: ‘Ethel Arthurs’.