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American Camellia Yearbook, 2009, p.112 with colour photo; Regn No.2763; A 15 year old chance seedling, first flowered 2004. Originated and propagated by William Brierly, Mobile, Ala, USA. The white, semi-double flower is 12 cm diameter x 7.5 cm deep, with 21 narrow, reticulate and mainly reflexed petals, 6 petaloids and 5 central rabbit ears. Yellow anthers and white filaments. Upright growth at average rate. Dark green leaves average 6.5 cm x 3.2 cm. Flowers early to mid-season.