Harriet Salmon

American Camellia Yearbook, 1981, p.100, Reg. No.1738: A very large, rose-red to dark red semi-double C.reticulata hybrid (C.reticulata Buddha x C.japonica All American), mid-season blooming. Originated by Ted Alfter, Bakersfield, California, USA. The 10 years old seedling first bloomed 1976. Average flower size 15.5 cm across x 10 cm deep with 17-20 petals and 1-2 petaloids. Plant growth is upright, open and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 12 cm x 7 cm.