Id：ICR-18344
Country：United States
Year Published/Registered：1942
Cultivar Type：For Ornamental
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Scientific Name：Camellia japonica 'Souvenir (USA)'
Species/Combination：C. japonica
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» English Description
SCCS., 1942, Classification of Camellias, p.3: Clear red. Large double, opening from a centre which resembles a small pom-pom. Vigorous, upright growth. Blooms mid-season. SCCS, 1945, Camellias, p.17 as ‘Souvenire’: Semi-double, bright pink. Mid-season. The Camellia. Its Culture and Nomenclature, 1950, p.63: Clear rose pink. Large semi-double. Vigorous, compact, upright growth. Originated in USA. Note: Later editions of SCCS Camellia Nomenclature erroneously take up this form as ‘Hearn’s seedling’. Orthographic variant ‘Souvenire’. Valley Garden Supplies 1946, Catalogue: red anemone form, 10cm across. Early blooming. Originated in USA by Clarence S. Hearn, Arcadia, California from the cross Daikagura x Cheerful.
