Naming Honorarium / In Memoriam Cultivars

Naming Honorarium / In Memoriam Cultivars

Instructions for naming a new camellia cultivar.

Camellia Cultivar Naming Checklist

Follow these guidelines to prepare your cultivar naming application. It can be helpful to prepare the attachments before starting the online application at the link located at the bottom of the page.

Information about the plant is needed to complete the application.
1.    What type of camellia is it? (japonica, sasanqua, hybrid, reticulate, or other)
2.    Is it a controlled cross, chance seedling or a mutation?
3.    What is the bloom form? (single, semi-double, anemone, full peony, loose peony, rose form double and formal double)
4.    What is the bloom color? What is the bloom size?
 
Three photographs must accompany the application.
1.    Frontal view of the bloom.     Front View Sample Image
2.    Profile view of the bloom.      Profile View Sample Image
3.    Frontal view with ruler.          Front View With Ruler Sample Image
 
Applicant, originator, propagator and cultivar name information are required.
1.    The applicant's name and contact information.
2.    The propagator's name, city and state.
3.    The originator's name, city and state.
4.    Proposed cultivar name.
5.    Written authorization is required from persons whose names are proposed for new cultivars.

How to Submit Your Application
1.    Fill out your application using the above information to complete it.
2.    Attach photos in the appropriate boxes.
3.    Press the submit button at the bottom of application.  Please wait for the window to open for the shopping cart.
4.    Pay your $30.00 processing fee.