Melody Lane

SCCS., 1951, The Camellia. Its Culture and Nomenclature: A very large, blush pink. striped red, semi-double. 11-12.5 cm across. The central stamens flare out around some central petaloids. Filaments are pale yellow, anthers dark yellow. Leaves mid-green, broad-ovate, 7.5 cm x 5 cm, heavy texture, apex abruptly acute, shallow serrations. Originated in USA by E.W. Miller, Escondido, California, USA. Received the “Margarete Hertrich Award” 1951. See black and white photo, p.237, Hertrich, 1955, Camellias in the Huntington Gardens, vol.II. Colour photo: ACRS, 1966, Camellia News, No.24, p.25. Sport: Melody Lane Special.