Josie Hall

American Camellia Yearbook, 1957, p.301, Reg. No.305: An 8 year old chance seedling, originated in USA by Mrs Len Harvard, Dothan, Alabama and first flowered 1955. Plant growth is spreading, average density and slow growing. Leaves average 10 cm long x 2 cm wide. The flower is deep rose with purple edges, 13 cm across x 6 cm deep with 6 petals and resembles 'Donckelaeri' (Masayoshi) in form. Flowers early.