Lisa Buono

American Camellia Yearbook, vol.II, 1974, p.263, Reg. No.1305: An 8 year old chance seedling originated by Ferol Zerkowsky, Slidell, Louisiana, USA. Plant growth is upright and average with dark green leaves, 7.5 cm x 3.8 cm. The bloom has various flower forms and is blush with a pink centre, shading to light pink, then to dark pink edges on outer petals. Aver­age flower size, 6-7.5 cm across x 3.2-3.8 cm deep. It has yellow anthers and filaments with 50 petals and 10-15 petaloids. Blooms midseason. See colour photos: p.47, American Camellia Yearbook, 1980 and rear cover 1980, ACS., The Camellia Journal, vol.35, No.3.