White Swan

J. Coutts, Nov. 22nd 1930, Gardeners’ Chronicle, p.424; Anonymous, 1939, Gardeners’ Chronicle, ser.3, 106:302. Single, pure white, bright yellow stamens. There has been considerable confusion in the UK. with the single white camellias Alba Simplex, Devonia, Yukimiguruma and White Swan. Synonym: ‘Alba Simplex White Swan’. W.J. Marchant Nursery Catalogue, 1937, p.34: Attractive form of good habit, furnished with medium sized, deep green, pointed leaves. The profusely born, 10-12 cm across flowers, milk white, usually consist of 7 fan-shaped petals. Each bloom has a few petaloid stamens. Slieve Donard Catalogue, 1942, p.6: Fine, semi-double, white. P.C. Norcutt Ltd. Book Catalogue, 1964, p.37: Single, white, large pure white, flower with bright boss of yellow stamens. Originated in UK.