White Pine Cone

Vanderbilt, 1941, Camellia Research, II, p.8: By Overlook, USA. Seedling. Can also be listed as ‘Matsukasa Alba’. Gerbing, 1943-1944, Azalea Gardens Cata­logue: Originated at Overlook Nursery, this fine seedling with pure white flowers, petals standing apart, resembling a pine cone. Late flowering. Large roundish foliage, medium green. Growth vigorous and upright. Originated by K. Sawada, Overlook Nurseries, Critchton, Alabama from seed imported from Japan. First flowered 1933. This variety should not be con­fused with Kagiri or Matsukasa. Synonym: ‘Matsukasa Alba’.