Adam Grant. (C. japonica), ACS, The Camellia Journal, June 2010, p.26 with colour photo; Regn. No.2792. Originated by Marion Grant Hall, Dothan, Ala., USA. ACS, Yearbook 2010, p.72 with colour photo. 20 year old seedling first bloomed in 2004. Plant is upright and average growth. Dark green leaves average 9 cm x 5 cm. Bright rose pink flowers are 14 cm diameter x 7.5 cm height and have 50 petals and bright yellow anthers. Flowering season is early-midseason to early-late season.

Anacostia. (C. japonica) ACS, The Camellia Journal, Dec. 2010, p.26 with colour photo, Regn 2808. Originated by Sylvester March, Washington DC, USA, registered by Margaret Pooler, Washington DC. ACS, Yearbook 2010, p.72 with colour photo. 43 year old plant first bloomed in 1970. A cross of an undetermined white C.japonica selection x ‘Variety Z’ (Z). Propagated by Chris Carley, Washington DC. Plant habit is upright, with average growth. Dark green leaves average 10 cm x 4.5 cm. Medium size flower is 10 cm diameter x 2.5 cm height, semidouble, medium pink (RHSCC 55A) with yellow anthers and ivory filaments. Heavy petal texture. Flowers early to midseason.

Ashton’s Red Sunset. (C. japonica)  ACS, The Camellia Journal, Sept. 2010, p.73 with colour photo; Regn 2795. Originator Dr. William Ackerman, Ashton, Md., USA. ACS, Yearbook 2010, p.73 with colour photo. A 29 year old cross of Frost Queen x ‘Variety Z’, (Z) which first flowered in 1990. Propagated by Cam Too Nursery, Greensboro, N.C. Plant is spreading, dense, and low growing with average growth rate. Cold hardy to -15° Far. Dark green leaves are 8.2 cm x 3.8 cm. Medium size, semi-double flower is 9.5 cm diameter x 3.8 cm height, red-purple (RHSCC 58C) with 14 petals and 5 petaloids. Bright yellow anthers and creamy white filaments. Heavy petal texture, and flowers early to midseason.

Ashton’s Shooting Star. (C.hybrid)  ACS, The Camellia Journal,  Sept. 2010, p.73 with colour photo; Regn 2796. Originator Dr William Ackerman, Ashton, Md., USA. ACS, Yearbook 2010, p.73 with colour photo. A 15 year old cross of Mrs Bertha A. Harms x C.oleifera Plain Jane, first bloomed in 2000. Spreading, dense plant, with average growth rate. Cold hardy to -10° Far. Dark green leaves average 10 cm x 4.5 cm. Large size single form flower is 12 cm diameter x 4.5 cm height. White background with bright red (RHSCC 54A) radial stripes. Golden yellow anthers and creamy white filaments. Heavy petal texture, and flowers midseason.

BelindaGail. (C. japonica).ACS, The Camellia Journal, Sept.2010, p.29 with colour photo; ACS Regn 2794; Originated by Melvin Stallings,Chesapeake, Va., USA. ACS, Yearbook2010, p.74 with colour photo. A 20 year old seedling, first flowered 1995.Registered and propagated by Larry Barlow, Chesapeake, Va. Plant habit isupright, and growth rate average. Mid-green leaves are 5 cm x 2.5 cm. Mediumsize flower is semi-double with 9 petals, 9.5 cm diameter x 5 cm height, redwith darker veining. Small column of yellow anthers and white filaments.Flowers midseason to late.

BevRitter. (C. japonica)ACS, The Camellia Journal, Dec. 2010,p.29 with colour photo; Originator Charles D. Ritter, Melrose, Fla., USA. ACS, Yearbook 2010, p.74 with colour photo. Anine year old sport of Show Time,first flowered in 2002. Plant habit is upright and vigorous. Dark green leavesare 12 cm x 6.5 cm. Medium size, clear light pink, formal double flower has 74petals, and is 9.5  cm diameter x 2.5 cmheight. Thick, creped petal texture.

Cabernet.  (C. japonica) ACS, The Camellia Journal, Dec. 2010, p.7; Rich burgundy wine, formal double, small size, Flowers late. Nuccio’s Catalogue 2011-2012, p.4. Medium, compact, upright growth. Originated by Nuccio’s Nurseries, Altadena, Calif., USA.

Dancing Blaze. (C.hybrid) ACS, The Camellia Journal, Dec. 2010, p.29 with colour photo; Regn No.2798. Originated by Neville Haydon, Papakura, New Zealand, registered by E. Hulyn Smith, Valdosta, Ga., USA. ACS, Yearbook 2010, p.75 with colour photo. A 12 year old cross of Peggy Burton x Black Magic, which first flowered 2004. Propagated by Mark Crawford, Valdosta. Spreading habit with slow growth rate. Mid-green leaves are 9 cm x 5 cm. Medium size flower is a dark red semi-double, 8.2 cm diameter x 6.2 cm height, with yellow anthers and red filaments. Flowers have a heavy, waxy, glowing texture.

ACS Registration #3068. This C. japonica sport of ‘Elaine’s Betty’ first bloomed in 2010. It was originated, registered and propagated by Gordon Rabalais of Arnaudville, Louisiana.  Bloom: The medium sized 7.62 - 10.16cm x 5.08- 7.62cm (treated 10.16 - 12.7cm x 6.35- 8.89cm) loose peony to rose form double form flower is glossy white with pink streaks. It has gold anthers and pale yellow filaments.This profuse bloomer falls in one piece, is long lasting, and has heavy petal texture. The blooms have consistent form. The tips of the petals are green at the bud stage and open very ruffled and fimbriated. Plant: The plant habit is upright and spreading. The growth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses. Leaf: The medium greens leaves average 7.62 - 10.16cm x 5.08cm - 7.62cm and are highly serrated. Bloom season: Midseason.

Prince-N-Red (C. japonica). ACSRegistration #3139. This 10-year-old C. japonica chance seedling of 'RoyalVelvet' first bloomed in 2010. It was originated, registered and propagatedby Pat B. Johnson of Cairo, Georgia. Bloom: The small sized 6.9 cm x 3.8 cm formal double formflower is dark red. This profuse bloomer is long lasting with heavy petaltexture, consistent form and falls in one piece. Plant: The plant habit is upright and dense. Thegrowth rate is average. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibitionuses. Leaf: The darkgreen leaves average 7.6 cm x 2.8 cm with low serration. Bloom season: Midseason tolate.

Sam Wellborn (Camellia reticulata hybrid） ACS Registration #3087. This 10-year-old C. reticulata hybrid chance seedling of ‘Frank Houser’ first bloomed in 2010. It was originated, registered and propagated by James Smelley of Moss Point, Mississippi. Bloom: The very large sized 12.7cm x 3.81cm semidouble to rose form double form flower is pink. It has gold anthers and white filaments.This profuse bloomer falls in one piece, is long lasting, has heavy petal texture, and consistent form. Plant: The plant habit is upright and dense. The growth rate is vigorous. The plant is suitable for landscaping and exhibition uses. Leaf: The medium green leaves average 9.52 cm x 4.44 cm with medium serration. Bloom season: Early to late.