Camellia Journal June - August 2022

VOLUME 77, N0. 2

Features

4 .. Camellia Bonsai A Living Art Form ... Bradford King

describes examples of Higo, foliage, zigzag, and interesting plants like 'Yume' that make good bonsai plants. He also provides a step-by-step guide for making your own living art forms.

16 .. The Beauty of Camellias Through a Childs Eye ... Marietta Madden

tells us about a great family event arranged by the Virginia Camellia Society at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens. After the youngsters were read a story; they created their own camellia drawings and paintings.

10 .. Flowering Camellia Trees ... Bradford King

shares with us some of his favorite camellia trees which are exceptionally beautiful in full bloom. Close ups of the flowers ae showcased.

Departments

2 .. Spotlight ... Bradford King

shares the story he was told by a camellia friend of the naming of 'Happy Birthday'.

17 .. Noteworthy Camellias for the 21st Century ... Mark Crawford

focuses our attention on C. handelii. This camellia species has become popular in the southeast due to its long blooming season and lovely white flowers.

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

tells us good stories of his search for lost loves. In this issue, he tells how the wonderful camellia 'Buddy Boy' got its name.

20 .. The Best Camellias Bred in South Carolina ... Bradford King

reminds us that Middleton Place and Magnolia Gardens are two of the earliest estates to have world class camellia collections before he shares his picks of the best camellias originating in South Carolina.

24 .. Chronicles of a Crazy Collector and His Loving Wife ... John Grimm

dramatically captures the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. John and Stephanie frequently visited the wonderful Hody Wilson Garden which provided inspiration for his own camellia collection--Camellia Heaven.

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