Camellia Journal June - August 2017

3 .. Table of Contents

The Cover: Elmer and Berenice Acterberg originated 'Dusty', which first flowered in 1984 but wasn't registered until 2010. This large, dusty rose-pink, formal double Camellia japonica flowers mid to late season. Cover photo by Bradford King.

4 .. One, Two, Three...Bradford King

Bradford King counts up some camellia favorites.

10 .. Happy Camellias...Bradford King

Camellia growers have joyfully introduced delightful camellias with happy names.

16 .. What's Up Bud?...Bradford King

Bradford King reminds us that the flower bud is an important part of the reproductive life cycle of the camellia.

2 .. Spotlight: Camellia japonica 'Hishikaraito'...Bradford King

Camellia japonica ‘Hishikaraito’ - This small semi-double lovely pink flower has beautiful petaloids and stamens.

8 .. Camellia Trail: The University of West Florida...Skip Vogelsang

Skip Vogelsang introduces us to one of the newest additions to the American Camellia Trail.

12 .. In Search of Lost Loves: 'Speciosa'...Gene Phillips

Gene Phillips highlights ‘Speciosa’, which was brought from China to England in 1824 by Captain Rawes.

25 .. Remembering the Past: New Zealand Camellia Hybridizers...Bradford King

These famous camellia breeders have registered more than 500 camellia cultivars.

Supplement: Pensacola Camellia Club Great Camellia Hunt Project

Help the Pensacola Camellia Club find “Lost Pensacola Varieties.”

20 .. ACS Convention held in Oregon...Bradford King

Our gracious hosts rolled out the red carpet in the Pacific Northwest as described by Bradford King.

25 .. Remembering our Friend, Will Mangham...ACS Multimedia Specialist Camille Bielby

ACS Multimedia Specialist Camille Bielby warms our hearts remembering New Orleans member and respected national leader.

26 .. A Fond Farewell!...ACS President Jim Campbell

ACS President Jim Campbell thanks everyone for their service during his tenure and welcomes new ACS President, Jim Dickson of Aiken, South Carolina.

27 .. Camellias, Front and Center in Georgia...ACS Executive Director Celeste Richard

ACS Executive Director Celeste Richard gives us a glimpse into Georgia’s current camellia boom!

28 .. Girl Scout Project

Local Girl Scout Cadets earn Silver Award for Massee Lane Garden project in the Environmental Garden.

29 .. New and Rejoining Members

31 .. Donations and Memorials

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