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Maid of the Mist

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Id:ICR-11505

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1954

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'Maid of the Mist'

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Maid of Mist  Mark S. Cannon Scion Catalogue, 1962, p.7. Abbreviation for Maid of the Mist.

Description

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American Camellia Yearbook, 1954, p.321 Reg. No.170: An 11 year old seedling of unknown parentage, originated by Hugh Shackelford, Albany, Georgia, USA. First flowered 1948. Plant growth is slow and compact. Leaves large, rounded, green. Flower buds very large, white. Flowers incomplete doubles with small petaloids, similar to Elegans, with 50-60 petals. Colour white. Size 13-15 cm. across, Early flowering. Abbreviation: ‘Maid of Mist’.

Flower

Flower Size12.7-15.3 cm

Blooming Season United States

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