Merle Gray

American Camellia Yearbook, 1955, p.339, Reg. No.213: An 11 year old seedling from Japanese seed, originated by E.S. Kline, Osewago, Oregon, USA, that first flowered 1949. The plant growth is upright and compact with glossy, pointed leaves. The blush pink flowers are 10-11 cm across, incomplete double, similar to Nobilissima, with petaloids and stamens interspersed with petals. Early flowering.