Spindletop Centennial

ACS, The Camellia Journal, Feb. 2000, p.11, Reg. No.2516. A white formal double flower. Flowers early to mid-season. Originated by Hyman R. Norsworthy, Beaumont, Tex., USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 2000, p.7, colour photo p.c14. The 10 year old seedling first flowered in 1993, and is a cross of Yukibotan x (Elizabeth Boardman x Mary Lilla Dumas). Flower has 30-35 petals, with 5-6 very small petaloids at the centre. Average flower size is 7 cm across x 4.5 cm deep. Plant growth is upright, dense and average growth rate. Flowers early to mid-season. Dark green leaves are 9 cm long x 4.5 cm wide.