Fragrant Star

American Camellia Yearbook, 1958, p.287, Reg. No.384: A 10 year old seedling of Imura that first flowered 1954; originated by Ben D. Colombo, California, USA. The long, narrow, pointed, deep green leaves average 10 cm x 5 cm. The white flowers, 11 -12 cm in diameter and 7.5 cm deep have 35-40 petals, Several of these are narrow and upright in the cen­tre of the flower. The flowers are fragrant. Blooms mid-season.