Mrs Marion Mayfield

American Camellia Yearbook, 1977, p.217, Reg. No.1453: A very large, snowy white, anemone form C.japonica; early to mid-season flowering. A 12 year old seedling that first bloomed 1969. Originated by Douglas Mayfield, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. The Elegans type bloom is snow white, 12-14 petals, 150-190 petaloids, white anthers and filaments, 12.5 cm across x 7 cm deep. Blooms early to mid-season. Plant growth is upright, dense and medium with dark green leaves, 10 cm x 5.5 cm.