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ACS, The Camellia Journal, Sept. 2013, p.27 with colour photo; Regn No.2875; ACS, Yearbook, 2013, Originated, registered and propagated by James & Elaine Smelley, Moss Point, Miss., USA. A 10 year old seedling of Phyllis Hunt, pollen parent unknown, first flowered 2004, Medium size, 8.2cm diameter x 5cm deep, flower is semidouble with 10 petals, photo shows central petals raised. Colour pink, darker at petal edges, bright yellow anthers and white filaments. Heavy petal texture and flowers fall whole. Plant is spreading and open, with average growth rate. Mid-green leaves average 10cm x 5cm with medium serration. Flowers late.