(C.japonica) Hodgins Nursery Catalogue, 1913, p.44. A large, semi-double, crimson

(RHS.CC.,Crimson 22/1) with 3-4 rows of thick, orbicular, densely veined petals which reflex

and give display to the vertical cylinder of stamens 5 cm and upwards long. Flowers are 12-14

cm across. Plant habit is erect, compact and stocky with dark green leaves. Originated by Neil

Breslin, East Camberwell, Victoria, Australia. The original plant was removed to the Royal

Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. This cultivar is a triploid and has proved largely infertile. See

pl.VII, Waterhouse, 1952, Camellia Trail. Sports: Hugh Kennedy, The Czar Variegated.

The Czar Variegata. Camellia Lodge Nursery Catalogue, 1959, p.11. Names given after 1958 are

illegal if a part latin name, under the rules of the Horticultural Code. See: The Czar Variegated.

FOGLIA:  medio grande, tondeggiante, convessa, dentata. Fioritura in medio mperiodo.

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