Judge Talbot

American Camellia Yearbook, 1959, p.275, Reg. No.404: A 7 year old seedling of 'Eugene Bolen', originated by W.F. Wilson Jr., Hammond, Louisiana, USA. Plant growth is upright and rapid in rate with glossy, dark green, elliptic leaves, virtually flat with a slight down-fold at edges, 15 cm long x 6 cm wide. The formal double, clear, light to medium red, (Maerz & Paul 127J3) flowers,10-11 cm across x 2 cm deep, have 70-80 petals. Very early bloom­ing. Orthographic error: 'Jude Talbot'.