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Merrillees – The Camellia & The Man
(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
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
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
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
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
Toowoomba Hospice Camellia and Winter Flower Show
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
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
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
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
Vale Ken Tate
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