Winter Treasure

Fendig, 1953, American Camellia Catalogue: Large, white, semi-double, 12-12.5 cm across. There are from 18-25 broad petals, slightly waved and notched at the tip. The stamen cluster is central. Filaments are pale cream, anthers are yellow. Flower buds are long and green, showing a little brown shading. First flowered 1949. Leaves medium green long-­elliptic, many over 12.5 cm long. Smooth, drooping and tapered at both ends. Plant habit slightly pendulous, rapid, hardy grower. Originated by Miss Ruth Loman, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA from seed of unknown parents. Reg. No. 129, American Camellia Yearbook, 1954, p.337.