Gibson Girl

SCCS Bulletin, vol.11, No.2, p.17, Dec. 1949. SCCS., 1950, The Camellia. Its Culture and Nomenclature, p.39: White striped red. Large semi-double. Vigorous, compact, upright growth. Mid-season blooming. For another form of this variety see John Clairmont. See black and white photo, p.146, Hertrich, 1955, Camellias in the Huntington Gardens, vol.II. Originated at Descanso Gardens, La Canada, California, USA, from plants purchased from the Star Nursery by Manchester Boddy, 1942.