Lady Lucille

Fruitland Nursery Catalogue, 1947-1948, p.28: Semi-double, fluffy white. Hertrich, 1955, Camellias in the Huntington Gardens, vol.II, pp.188, 191, black & white photo: Medium to large, 11 cm across x 5.5 cm deep, white, varying in form from semi-double to incomplete, peony form. Petals are thick, creamy white, up to 30 segments. Centre consists of a cluster of loosely arranged stamens with creamy white filaments and dark, golden anthers. Leaves oblong-lanceolate, slightly cupped, raised venation, 10 cm x 4 cm, dull, dark green, road, shallow serrations. Originated by Mr & Mrs Madsen, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA from seed of unknown parents. Orthographic error: ‘Lady Lucile’.