(C.japonica), Burnier & Grilli Catalogue, 1846-1847: A large, full form similar to Rosa

centifolia of a pure white. An original release by Burnier & Grilli, Florence, Italy.

Verschaffelt, 1856, Nouvelle Iconographie, Book X, pl.II: Pure white blossoms of the largest

size, composed of numerous and ample petals, perfectly rounded and imbricated outspread,

remarkably slender and transparent. An Italian camellia originated by Bouturlin. Sports:

‘Comtesse Woronzoff’, ‘Lavandel’. Chinese synonym ‘Baixiandi’.