Camellia Journal June - August 2020

Volume 75, Number 2

Bradford King explains how some camellia flowers have evolved with beautiful white borders over the years through open and controlled crosses.

Many camellias with desirable characteristics often also are known for occasional unpopular features. By Bradford King.

Bradford King describes camellias introduced or named for physicians and doctors of philosophy.

Bradford King spotlights a delicious serving of ‘Cherries Jubilee’, a Nuccio’s Nurseries introduction.

John Grimm finds the Carl J. Peck House and Dr. Robert E. Schwartz properties, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Gene Phillips highlights C. japonica ‘Princess Lavender’ that originated in Pensacola, Florida in 1950.

Bradford King tells how the pioneering work of Dr. William Ackerman made history by breeding camellias with a high tolerance for cold temperatures.

Mark Crawford tells about a ‘Frank Houser’ seedling named by Howard and Mary Rhodes for their daughter.