Author Archives: Wesley Gleeson

Merrillees – The Camellia & The Man

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Wesley Gleeson

              (C.japonica)   ANZCRS., 1957, Camellia Annual, No.4, p.8, Reg. No.29: Large, white, informal double seedling of Great Eastern, raised by E.G. Waterhouse, Gordon, N.SW, Australia. Very large outer petals, ruffled, with a low … Continue reading →

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Camellia Foliage – You Don’t Need Flowers

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

By Barry Johnson Should it be all about a pretty face or, the complete package. We’ve all heard the ‘blonde bimbo’ jokes and ones about the new-age, metro-sexual, exfoliating Adonis’. We can’t all be Hugh Jackman or, Elle MacPherson. Do … Continue reading →

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Vale Dr. Ross Hayter

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

It is with our deepest sadness that we have learned of the passing of former Camellias Australia and Hume Camellia Society President, Dr. Ross Hayter, on Sunday 5 May 2013, at the age of 91 years. Ross served the Albury … Continue reading →

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Stirling Macoboy

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

The name ‘Stirling Macoboy’ has been chosen to honour the author of the “Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias”; “What Camellia Is That?” and the earlier “The Colour Dictionary of Camellias” as well as many other much used gardening books. Currently a commercial … Continue reading →

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Variegated Camellias

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

by Ann Marks & Colin Baird We were asked to write on this subject as we share an appreciation of variegated camellia flowers, feeling that this variation adds interest and may quite dramatically enhance the beauty of a normally solid … Continue reading →

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Toowoomba Hospice Camellia and Winter Flower Show

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July, 2013, 9am -4pm at TAFE Horticultural Centre, Campbell St., Toowoomba. All proceeds to the Toowoomba Hospice. More information will be added here closer to the date. For more information contact Lyn Shailer 07 4638 … Continue reading →

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Fire – the Hardiness of Camellias

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

Any Camellia enthusiast knows and appreciates the beauty of Camellias, some also know the ease in which Camellias grow. But how many really know how tough and resilient Camellias can be? We know by the areas in which they grow, … Continue reading →

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Camellia Display E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens: 29-30 June 20, 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

The E.G. Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens in conjunction with St George and Sutherland Camellia Society will present a small camellia display in the Stan Peck Gazebo during the final weekend of June 2013 (10am to 4pm, Saturday 29 June and … Continue reading →

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Camellia Companions

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

By Barry Johnson Walking around our gardens in winter and for many of us that exhibit camellias in shows, it’s easy to look at our camellias in isolation. Fair enough for them to be the standout beacons of the winter … Continue reading →

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Vale Ken Tate

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Wesley Gleeson

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the death of Ken Tate, who died after a lengthy illness on 30 December 2012. Ken was appointed a Fellow of Camellias Australia in 2005. He joined the St. … Continue reading →

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