Mabel Morse Marshall

American Camellia Yearbook, 1961, p.226, Reg. No.558: A 7 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1960; originated by Ben Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, USA. Plant growth is upright, open and medium in rate, with dark green leaves, 7.5 cm x 3.8 cm. The semi-double flower, similar to ‘Donckelaeri’ (Masayoshi) is 12.5 cm across x 3.8 cm deep and is dark red with red filaments and white anthers. The flower has 30 petals and 3 petaloids. Blooms mid-season.