Louise Somervell

American Camellia Yearbook, 1974, vol.II, p.237, Reg. No.1302: An 8 year old chance seedling C.japonica that first bloomed 1971. Originated by Mrs Albert Walden, Ocala, Florida, USA. Plant growth is upright and rapid in rate with dark green leaves, 10 cm x 3.8 cm. The semi-double ‘Donckelaeri’ (Masayoshi) type bloom is white striped pink. Aver­age size, 9 cm across x 3.8 cm deep with yellow anthers and white filaments with 17 petals. Blooms mid-season.