The Illustrated Encyclopedia of CamelliasThe Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias is the definitive illustrated guide to these beautiful and varied flowering plants. Internationally recognized author Stirling Macoboy presents over 1000 of the world's most popular camellias, with every entry illustrated by a color photograph.The book opens with a chapter on the species that comprise the large and varied genus Camellia. The major species in cultivation are then covered in the A-Z sections: sasanquas, japoncias, and Higos, reticulatas, with a chapter on 'the camellias of the future', the hybrids. Each entry describes the flower type and gives the flowering season, parentage, date of registration, synonyms, and any relevant breeding and historical information. Following these sections is a comprehensive chapter on camellia cultivation.Hardy and resistant to disease, thriving in shady situations and in containers, camellias reward the gardener with blooms of stunning color and profusion at a time of year when the rest of the garden offers little.Rich in history, camellias were cultivated in China and Japan for centuries before their discovery by Western gardeners. In the chapter introductions, and in seven feature spreads, the fascinating story of the camellia is told. Many of the renowned oriental cultivars, from which the modern cultivars derive, are described in the book, as are the beautiful formal jaaponicas that were so prized by 19th century Europeans aristocrats. Then there are the triumphs of the modern breeders who are transforming the camellia into forms that will ensure it a preeminent place in gardens of the future.Whether you are new to the world of camellias, or a fancier who requires a comprehensive illustrated reference, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Camellias is the ultimate guide to 'the queen of the winter flowers.' |
Common terms and phrases
anemone form Australia beautiful BLOOMS MID BLOOMS MID-SEASON bonsai buds California Camellia japonica CHANCE SEEDLING China Chinese cm in diameter color compact crimson cultivar Damanao dark green leaves deep pink EARLY SEASON BLOOMS EARLY TO LATE EARLY TO MID-SEASON Elegans FLOWERS MID-SEASON fluted foliage FRAGRANT garden golden stamens grower growing growth habit Higo hybridist Japan Japanese japonica Lady Lady Loch large semi-double LATE SEASON BLOOMS LATE SEASON FLOWERS loose peony form medium to large medium-sized MID-SEASON BLOOMS SPORT MID-SEASON FLOWERS MID-TO LATE SEASON Nuccio's Nurseries originated outer petals pale pink parent PARENTAGE NOT RECORDED PARENTAGE UNKNOWN EARLY PARENTAGE UNKNOWN MID-SEASON petal edges petaloids petals pitardii plant popular reticulata rose-pink Royal Horticultural Society ruffled saluenensis sasanqua SEASON BLOOMS SPORT semi semi-double blooms semi-double flowers serrated shade South Wales species striped UNKNOWN EARLY SEASON UNKNOWN MID-SEASON BLOOMS upright bush Variegated vigorous virus-variegated Wirlinga yellow Yunnan Zealand