Camellia Journal December 2017 - February 2018

VOLUME 72, NO. 4

3 .. Table of Contents

The Cover: 'Mahoroba' has a formal double deep pink medium to large flower with a white border and imbricated petals. It blooms mid to late season on a vigorous bushy plant. It was named and released by Soshin Hirai in 2007. While not yet well known, it has its fans in Europe and America. Cover Photo by Bradford King.

Features

4 .. Big Better Best...Bradford King

Bradford King describes big, show winning camellias that are even better when variegated.

8 .. "Water, Water Everywhere...."...Bradford King

Bradford King quotes James Casey’s famous poem and describes aquatic inspired camellia names.

12 .. Purity and Love...Bradford King

Some of the most beautiful camellias are cherished for their white flowers with shades of pink.

Departments

2 .. Spotlight: Camellia reticulata ‘Lady Pamela’...Bradford King

This large white semi-double shades from light pink to darker pink on the fluted petal edges.

7 .. In Search of Lost Loves: 'King Size Variegated'...Gene Phillips

Gene Phillips highlights ‘King Size Variegated’ originated by Hugh Shackelford of Albany, Georgia and introduced in 1954.

16 .. Treasures from Japan: Camellia japonica...Bradford King

In Japan, the camellia flower is called “Tsubaki” and symbolizes the divine.

Camellia Chronicles

21 .. Winter is Sweeter at Massee Lane Gardens

Professionally guided tours, box lunches, and workshops are available each February at Massee Lane Gardens.

23 .. Deadline to Nominate Club Director Candidates March 15, 2018

Now is the time to for local clubs to nominate candidates for the “ACS Club Director” Board of Director positions.

24 .. Driving the American Camellia Society Forward...ACS President Jim Dickson

ACS President Jim Dickson asks for your help.

25 .. Lend a Helping Hand...ACS Executive Director Celeste Richard

Now is the time to give and celebrate the flower that we all love and share.

26 .. ACS Convention

LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill will be the keynote speaker for the ACS Convention.

27 .. Camellia Show Discount Membership Special

A special promotional electronic membership offer helps recruit new members.

28 .. Gulf Coast Camellia Society Convention Highlights

31 .. New and Rejoining Members, Donations and Memorials

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