Author Archives: Lynette Gleeson

On 19 September 1893 with the passage of an Electoral Act, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.  Ten weeks later at a following election, New Zealand became the first country in which … Continue reading →

By: Jim Powell, dip hort. QUESTION 1:       WHY DO CAMELLIAS BUDS FAIL TO OPEN? ANSWER:               The main reason is that japonicas don’t like sun and moisture on them at the same time the buds have formed. An easterly … Continue reading →

– Dr Don Aspinall Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of an Australian Raised Non-Reticulata Cultivar grown by John & Vicki Burstal

– Barry Robbins Memorial Award for the Best Spray of a Multi-clustered Miniature Cultivar grown by Barbara Werry

Marion Westfield Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of an Overseas Raised Cultivar, other than America or New Zealand grown by Barbara Werry

– New Zealand Camellia Society Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of a New Zealand Raised Cultivar grown by Jim Powell & Jenny Donohoe

– American Camellia Society Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of a American Raised Cultivar grown by Jim Powell & Jenny Donohoe

Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation Perpetual Trophy for the Best Bloom of an Australian Raised Reticulata or Reticulata Hybrid grown by Jim Powell & Jenny Donohoe

We were all sadden to hear of the passing of our esteem member in the early hours of 20th March, 2017. Peter was presented with the Walter Hazlewood Award of Honour in 1988 and made a Fellow of Camellias Australia along … Continue reading →

While peony flowers dominated in floral decoration through much of eastern China, the distinctive climate of northern Yunnan produced an abundance of Camellia reticulata blossom which were celebrated among Bai and Yi minorities. Yunnan city districts such as Kunming, Chuxiong, Baoshan, Tengchong and … Continue reading →