Island of Fire

American Camellia Yearbook, 1966, p.91, 92, Reg. No.897: An 8 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1962. Originated by Harry Novick, Woodland Hills, Califor­nia, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and medium in rate with dark green leaves with a heavy texture, slightly twisted, averaging 9.5 cm long. The semi-double flower, similar to Flame, measures 12 cm across x 7.5 cm deep with 20 petals. Colour is the reddest red with gold stamens. Blooms mid-season. See colour photo, facing p.16, New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1978, vol.X, No.5.