(C.japonica), Sheather & Co. Nursery Catalogue, 1872. A delicate shade of

light pink. (RHS.CC.China. Rose 024/3) A perfectly imbricated formal double, hardy,

vigorous and erect, with ovate, light green foliage. Originated in Australia by Sheather,

Paramatta, N.S.W. See pl.IX, Waterhouse, 1952, Camellia Trail. Prince Frederick William

was listed a number of times in Europe from 1865 on, but this seems to be an orthographic

error for Princess Frederick William. The name ‘Early Prince’ was given for a supposedly

early blooming form, but the difference seems insufficient to warrant a separate name and it is

reduced to synonymity. Orthographic errors: ‘Prince Frederick Wilhelm’, ‘Prince Frederick

Williams’. Orthographic variant: ‘Prince Frederic William’. Abbreviation: ‘Prince F.

William’. Received an RHS., Award of Merit in 1953. Sport: Lady Hope.

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