Camellia Journal September - November 2020

Volume 75, Number 3

Features

4 The American Camellia Society Celebrates 75 Years: A Sparkling Diamond

Forrest Latta celebrates the members who organized the society in February 1945 at a meeting in Macon, Georgia.

13 Do You Know These Camellias?

Bradford King describes camellias on display a the 2020 national camellia show in Norfolk, Virginia.

22 Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Bradford King describes the flora and fauna enjoyed during his walks.

Departments

2 Spotlight: 'Junior Prom'

Bradford King recollects thoughts of ‘Junior Prom’.

10 Chronicles of a Crazy Collector and his Loving Wife: 'Bali Hai' and Flora McClendon Nelson

John Grimm’s search for ‘Bali Ha’i’ leads to Flora McClendon Nelson.

12 In Search of Lost Loves: Camellia granthamiana

Gene Phillips invites you to discover Camellia granthamiana’s unusual blooms, foliage and seed pods.

16 The Best Camellias Bred in Georgia

Bradford King describes award-winning Georgia camellias and the breeders, like Dr. Frank Houser, who made them famous. (Photo: The International Camellia Journal cover, January 1975. Houser, on far left, explains glasshouse camellia growing to Australia’s Eric Craig, and New Zealanders Peggie Lamb and Bonnie Redpath.)

21 Noteworthy Camellias for the 21st Century: ‘Ben George’ and ‘Trudy George’

Ben George tells about a camellia Jerry Conrad rescued from a seedling discarded by Hulyn Smith. Conrad named the camellia for George, and then later caught and named the pink sport for George’s mother.

Camellia Chronicles

News of Special Interest to ACS Members

26 Silver Memorial Fund and Massee Lane Reopening

Please support the Lois & Leon Silver Memorial Fund established to help support new camelliarie. Massee Lane Gardens is now open to the public. Visit soon and visit often.

27 Regional Director Election

Camille Bielby summarizes the election for Regional Director Board Positions.

28 President’s Message

ACS President Bradford King explains ACS leaders are always looking for ways to better serve the membership.

29 Executive Director’s Message

ACS Executive Director Matthew Israel announces Massee Lane Gardens’ reopening plans and staff changes.

30 New and Rejoining Members, Donations, Memorials and Honorariums

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