Two Marthas

American Camellia Yearbook, 1982, p.180, Reg. No.1790: A medium lavender pink, semi-double, C.hybrid (P.I.319285 C.sasanqua Ō-nishiki x P.I.352064 C.kissi), early flower­ing; originated by Dr W.L. Ackerman, Washington, DC. The 12 year old seedling first bloomed in 1973. Average size flower 9.5 cm across x 3.7 cm deep with 8 petals, 1-2 petaloids, yellow anthers and cream filaments. Plant growth is upright, dense and rapid with dark green leaves, 3.8 cm x 2 cm.