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Griffiths, 1952, American Camellia Yearbook, p.48 as an example of a commercial synonym for Souvenir de Madame Colette van Wassenhove. American Camellia Yearbook, 1960, p.205, Reg. No.513: A 12 year old chance seedling that first flowered 1965. Originated by Alpha M. Hartman, San Fernando, California, USA. Plant growth is average with mid-green leaves 7.5 cm x 5 cm. The white, peony form flowers are 5 cm across x 3.7 cm deep with 10 petals and 139 petaloids, no stamens. Blooms mid-season to late. See colour photo New Zealand Camellia Bulletin, 1979, vol.XI, No.2, between pp.16-17.