(C.japonica), Verschaffelt, 1850, Nouvelle Iconographie, Book VII, pl.II and facing

page. Orthographic errors: ‘Abate Banzoni’, ‘Abate Branzoni’, ‘Abate Bronzini’, ‘Abbate

Branzini’, ‘Abatte Branzoni’, ‘Abate Brangoni’, ‘Abate Branzioni’. It has also been confused

with Emilio Bandiera and Emilia Camponi. This camellia was obtained from seed by Mr

Prudente Besson, horticulturalist in Turin, and is one of the most distinct varieties...To the

perfect imbrication of its petals, smoothly rounded and exquisitely margined is added a deep,

rich carmine colouring which shows off clearly a purple border. Besides, a very ample foliage

completes and sets off the beautiful floral colouring by its dark glossy green. Originated in

Italy. Abate Branzioni. Joseph Baumann, 1856, Prix Courant, p.2. Orthographic error for Abate

Branzini. Abate Branzoni. Auguste van Geert, 1854, Catalogue, No.36, p.32. Verschaffelt Catalogue,

1860-1861, p.37. Orthographic error for Abate Branzini.

Abate Bronzoni. Charles Vuylsteke, 1875-1876, Price List, p.14. Vanderbilt, 1940, Camellia

Research, p.1. Orthographic error for Abate Branzini.