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American Camellia Yearbook, 1962-1963, p.223, Reg. No.637: A 5 year old chance seedling that first bloomed 1961. Originated by Frank Watters, Aiken, South Carolina, USA. Plant growth is upright and rapid with dark green leaves, 7.5 cm long x 3.5 cm wide. The formal double flower, 9-10 cm across x 5 cm deep, is light blush with red stripes and 70+ petals, which curve upwards, cup-shaped and arranged in 10-11 rows, 6 petals to a row, giving a scalloped appearance. Blooms mid-season.