Camellia Journal September - November 2019

3 .. Table of Contents

The Cover: C. hiemalis 'Kanjiro Variegated' originated in Japan. It has a variegated rose pink shading to red on the edges of its petals. It is a small to medium semi-double flower. Photo by Gene Phillips

16 .. Where Have You Been?...Bradford King

Bradford King reviews camellias seen at camellia shows that you might not be able to see anywhere else.

2 .. Spotlight: ‘Snowman’...Bradford King

‘Snowman’, a large, semi-double Camellia japonica that is a complicated yet clean looking, snowy white flower.

4 .. The American Camellia Trail: Hopeland Gardens...Charlotte Wiedenman

In 1970, the City of Aiken, South Carolina acquired this 14-acre garden.

7.. In Search of Lost Loves...Gene Phillips

Gene Phillips highlights Camellia hybrid ‘Charlean’, introduced by Savannah nurseryman Wilmer Stewart and named for his granddaughter.

8 .. Best Camellias Bred in Alabama...Bradford King

Bradford King tells us all about ‘Sawada’s Dream’, the best camellia originated in the entire southern state.

12 .. Chronicles of a Crazy Collector and his Loving Wife: Miss Nettie...John Grimm

John Grimm takes us on another camellia adventure, this time into NASA’s restricted John C. Stennis Space Center’s buffer zone.

15 .. Noteworthy Camellias for the 21st Century: ‘Georgia Fire’...Mark Crawford

Mark Crawford tells how this japonica was named after the glow from a swamp fire.

20 .. Kewpie Doll...Bradford King

Brad King reminisces about little bitty porcelain dolls and the camellia that shares their name.

22 .. Camellia Oddities...Bradford King

Some camellias have zigzag branches while others have red roots or red leaves.

24 .. Are you up for the Challenge?...ACS President Bradford King

ACS President Bradford King tells us all the exciting things coming up this season and asks for your help.

25 .. From Leaders to Legacies...ACS Executive Director Celeste Richard

Celeste Richard misses her camellia friends but remembers their contributions.

26 .. It’s a Revolution

Don't miss the early registration deadline for the ACS convention hosted by the Virginia Camellia Society in Norfolk, Virginia on March 13 - 17, 2020.

28 .. The Silver Camelliarie and Legacy Gift Planning

29 .. Camellia Season 2019/2020 Planning Tips & Checklist

30 .. New and Rejoining Members, Donations, Memorials and Honorariums

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