W. L. Smith

ACS., Aug.1987, The Camellia Journal, vol.42, No.3, p.6, Reg. No.2051: Large, (three colours of blooms on the one bush) #1: White with large, dark red stripes, sometimes covering half the bloom; #2: Dark red; #1 pink with dark red stripes and petals edged in white. Semidouble to peony form C.japonica chance seedling. Blooms midseason. Originated by Walter L. Smith. Tylertown, Mississippi, USA. American Camellia Yearbook, 1987, p.86. The 15 year old seedling first flowered 1982. Average flower size is 11 cm across x 7.5 cm deep. Plant growth is upright, average and medium in rate with dark green leaves. 10.3 cm long x 5.5cm wide.