(C.japonica), van Houtte Catalogue, 1858, 72:8: Very large, imbricated. Vivid

rose. The modern variety has become variegated by virus and its description is: “ Medium to

large formal double, rose pink, generally with some blotching.” Originated by Bouturlin,

Florence, Italy. Orthographic errors: ‘Commendatore Beatii’, ‘Commendatore’, ‘Commdator

Betti’, ‘Commandatore Betti’, ‘Commandatori Batti’, ‘Commander Betti’, ‘Cornmendatore’,

‘Commendatore Relly’, ‘Commendatore Betty’, ‘Il Commendatore Betti’, ‘Commudatible.

Received a RHS, F.C.C. in 1885.