~a few hours spent with camellias~

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I spent a few hours this afternoon with Skip, my 90-something year old obsessed camellia-growing friend.  It was cold this afternoon - and the sun was shining as I started out to his place, but by the time I got there clouds had rolled in and it was windy and quite a bit colder.  We first wandered an area he calls 'the hideaway' where he has camellias in pots that he uses for propagation - there's always a mix of new and old in there, and always something in bloom that I've never seen.   Camellia japonica 'General Coletti' and 'Powderpuff' were two new ones from today.  I hope to get back to his place in two weeks, during my spring break from teaching my undergraduate course.

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Comments

[Janet, The Queen of Seaford]

Know his Camellias are always a treat to see, you have shared so many visits with us.

[Annie in Austin]

I hope you get better weather for the next visit, but love how your friend Skip looks in the picture, sensibly attired in a hat & warm jacket.

[linda]

I hope all is well with you.