Camellia Journal March - May 2021
Volume 76, Number 1
Features
4 .. Four Camellia Seasons...Bradford King
Describes the need to shift one's focus in order to enjoy each of the unique features of the seasons. The most beautiful season is winter when camellias bloom followed by spring with their new foliage, then summer when pods and buds are forming and ending with fall when pods display their seeds and the sun camellias bloom.
9 .. Happy Camellias...Bradford King
Camellia folk are most happy when their camellias are in bloom. In this article Bradford King highlights several camellia varieties with delightful names that begin with "Happy".
11 .. Camellias with Religion...Bradford King
Describes the background of several religious figures who have provided inspiration for camellia names. Some are well known, and others are obscure. Some are historically significant and revered. 'Saint Valentine' camellia is a new variety, but the actual Saint is from the third century and symbolizes love and romance.
14 .. Spring Ahead...Bradford King
The expression "spring ahead" describes the setting of clocks one hour ahead for the start of Daylight Savings. Bradford King describes beautiful camellias whose names begin with "Spring" to help you enjoy spring in 2021.
Departments
2 .. Spotlight...Bradford King
Provides some background about the Marchioness of Salisbury for whom a lovely mahogany flower was named.
17 .. In Search of Lost Loves...Gene Phillips
Describes an old favorite, 'Mrs. Charles Cobb', that was originated at Magnolia Gardens. It became popular in the early 1900s and retains its beauty in the garden today.
18 .. The Best Camellias Bred in Northern California...Bradford King
After giving homage to the early hybridizers who contributed to the rich history of camellias in Northern California, Bradford King describes the ten most outstanding camellias bred there.
22 .. Noteworthy Camellias for the 21st Century...Mark Crawford
Mark Crawford informs us that he first saw 'Virginia Lynn' in 2017 when it was awarded best seedling in Tallahassee. Mark was asked to propagate it for Bill and Linda Nichols who registered this beautiful flower.
24 .. Chronicles of a Crazy Collector and His Loving Wife...John Grimm
Describes how he was able to find the W. L. Smith Collection of camellias which includes cultivars Smith bred and named for his daughters.
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