AGGREGATE BLOOM COMPETITION SCORES**
OPEN
Affiliate of Camellias Australia Inc.
NOVICE
Dale Andrews
66
Kate Stanley
Bill Fleming
50
Daniel Low
9
Richie Griffiths
41
Sarah Harvey
6
Peter & Margaret Levick
37
Pam Watson
27
Rachel & Geoff O’Conor
25
Elizabeth Fuller
5
Diana Herrald
5
Kate Stanley
5
John Hadlow
3
NSW CAMELLIA
RESEARCH
SOCIETY INC.
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Camellia hybrid “Lady Gowrie”
NEWSLETTER
(** these scores currently exclude
results from the July 2014 monthly
meeting and will be added when
available to the Editor)
Issue No: 8
September 2014
Price: $1.50
Contents
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From The President;
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Camellia Calendar;
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Cultural Notes for September;
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Bloom Competition Results for August;
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Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on 20th
October 2014 prior to our Monthly Meeting.
Our Next Monthly Meeting will be held on Monday 15th
September 2014 at 7.45pm
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Welcome address by President Richie Griffiths;
Special Guest Speaker is member Bill Fleming who will talk
about his well-known garden “Elegans” and its camellias;
Monthly Bloom Competition is nearing its climax this month;
Brief Team Competition: “Our Camellias”, while bloom judging
is in progress;
Donation Prize draw camellia plant kindly donated by Bill
Parker of Camellias-R-Us;
Supper
NSW CAMELLIA RESEARCH SOCIETY INC
Bloom Competition results for AUGUST 2014
A.B.N. 16 873 158 367 Reg. No. Y17693
Y17693--47
Patron
President
Vice President
OPEN
Coll. C6 Reticulata or any Hybrid 3
Blooms Same Cultivar
Her Excellency Professor The Honourable
Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO
Richie Griffiths
0418 200139
39 Hazelmead Road Asquith 2077
(mobile)
Pam Watson
9653 1036
Margaret Levick
73 Roland Avenue Wahroonga 2076
Email: peter.levick@bigpond.com
N/A
Dale Andrews
Email: dale.andrews@tpg.com.au
Public Officer
Peter Levick
Membership Secretary
Margaret Levick
Committee
Peter Levick (Immediate Past President)
9489 4482
Richard Fischer
9476 3141
9482 4487
6 Lisgar Road Hornsby 2077
Marion Moyes
3 Walpole Place Wahroonga 2076
9489 5363
Juliet Muras
9639 5445
11 Ackling Road Baulkham Hills 2153
Liz Navin
Richie Griffiths
2nd Red Crystal
Bill Fleming
Japonica Single
1st
Happy Higo
Kate Stanley
C4
Japonica Semi-double
+70mm-110mm
1st
Lovelight
Kate Stanley
C5b
Japonica Irregular Semidouble 110mm-+130mm
1st
ACS Jubilee
Kate Stanley
C6
Japonica Elegans form
+70mm-110mm
1st
Brushfields Yellow
Kate Stanley
C8
Japonica Informal Double
+70mm-110mm
1st
Roma Risorta
Daniel Low
C10
Japonica Formal Double
1st
Virginia Franco
Rosea
Daniel Low
C12
7/70 Albert St Hornsby 2077
Diana Herrald
Lovely Lady
C3
9489 4482
Treasurer
1st
NOVICE
12 Knights Road Galston 2159
Secretary
(cont’d)
Miniatures, incl. Hybrids
2nd Wilamina
Kate Stanley
1st
Kate Stanley
Pink Baby Bear
2nd Fairy Blush
Kate Stanley
C13a Reticulatas & their Hybrids
Up to 130mm
1st
Ellie’s Girl
Kate Stanley
C14
Other Hybrids (Non-Retic.)
1st
Buttons ‘n’ Bows
Kate Stanley
C16
Clusters & Sprays-Species &
Hybrids
4871 1146
2nd Debbie
Kate Stanley
1st
Daniel Low
C. Tsaii
2nd Dwarf
Kate Stanley
PO Box 2515 Bowral 2576
Email: eyeorre@bigpond.com
Newsletter Editor and
Producer
John Hadlow
Librarian
Bill Fleming
National Councillors
Richie Griffiths & Marion Moyes
Email Address
nswcamellias@hotmail.com
Website
www.camelliasnsw.org
9449 8989
17 Tudor Place St Ives Chase 2075
wfleming@primus
online.com.au
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OPEN CHAMPION
NOVICE CHAMPION
Ted Craig exhibited by
Richie Griffiths
Button ‘n’ Bows exhibited by
Kate Stanley
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From the President
Bloom Competition results for AUGUST 2014
Hello fellow Camellians. Yes another spring has sprung. And it is great to see some
welcome rainfall. I am sure I was not the only person struggling last month to the point
of having to irrigate some parts of the garden, especially those exposed to dry westerly
winds. Hopefully September will be far more forgiving.
OPEN
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C12
Japonica Elegans form
Japonica Elegans form
110mm-+130mm
Japonica Informal Double
+70mm-110mm
Japonica Informal Double
110mm - + 130mm
Japonica Formal Double
Miniatures, incl. Hybrids
C13a Reticulatas & their Hybrids
Up to 130mm
C13b Reticulatas & their Hybrids
over 130mm
1st
Azurea
Bill Fleming
2nd Clarence Hearn
Bill Fleming
1st
Elegans Supreme
P & M Levick
2nd Elegans Supreme
P & M Levick
1st
Pam Watson
Lady Loch
2nd Azurea
Bill Fleming
1st
Bill Fleming
Grand Marshall
2nd Carters Sunburst
Pam Watson
1st
P & M Levick
L.T. Dees
2nd Nuccios Gem
Dale Andrews
1st
Man Size
Bill Fleming
2nd Kato-no-Kaori
Pam Watson
1st
Bill Fleming
Lovely Lady
2nd Valley Knudsen
Richie Griffiths
1st
Ted Craig
Richie Griffiths
2nd Ellie’s Girl
Richie Griffiths
1st
Diana Herrald
C14
Other Hybrids (Non
Reticulatas)
2nd Waterlily
Diana Herrald
C15
Other Species Individual
Blooms 70mm+
1st
Chekiangliosa
P & M Levick
C16
Clusters & Sprays-Species &
Hybrids
1st
Tiny Princess
Pam Watson
South Seas
2nd Wirlinga Princess
Coll.
C5 Reticulata or any Hybrid 3 1st
Blooms Different Cultivars
Ted Craig
Lasca Beauty
Mandalay Queen
2nd New Day Rise
S P Dunn
Simpatica
September also brings the National Congress. This event provides a great opportunity
for meeting likeminded people with similar horticultural passions along with the
opportunity to experience unique plants and gardens. This year’s congress is based in
the National capital, Canberra, and offers a wonderful program that will no doubt be
enjoyed by Congress participants. We look forward to hosting next year’s Congress.
Stay tuned for details and an opportunity to assist in its staging.
Despite the appalling weather last month, our monthly meeting for August had some
stunning blooms benched, along with a visual treat from Juliet Muras, regarding her
recent trip to the ICS in Portugal. The amazing gardens and individual treatment of
specimen plants showed another level of commitment to the growing of Camellias. For
those who did not attend the conference, it was truly an envious admiration to see her
presentation.
Mark in you diaries the Annual Dinner on the evening of 19 November. This event will
be at Killara Golf Club, the same venue as last year. Further details will be confirmed
in the coming weeks. It is a pleasant, relaxing evening that rounds out our year’s
events, as well as awarding the annual bloom competition prizes. I hope that we will
see you there.
Next meeting is the final benching for camellia blooms for this year, so please make a
big effort to come along. Bill Fleming will be talking about his garden ‘Elegans’, which
I am sure most of us have visited. See you then!
Richie Griffiths
Latest Photo Sets Posted to Camellias Australia Flickr Gallery
If you’ve been unable to attend any of the recent camellia shows then log onto
Camellias Australia Flickr website (https://www.flickr.com/photos/camelliasaustralia/)
where you can find photos taken at the following 2014 shows:
Pam Watson
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Richie Griffiths
Richie Griffiths
Waverley Camellia Festival
Narrandera Camellia Show
Berry Camellia Show
NSW Camellia Research Society Show
With thanks to Lynette Gleeson, Image Librarian
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2014 Camellia Calendar
Cultural Notes for September 2014 (cont’d)
September 2014
***13th & 14th
September
12-15th September
As part of Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, Paul and Kate
Stanley’s garden “Birchgrove”, 16 Fishburns Road, Galston will
be open from 10am - 4.30pm. Admission is $8. A large range
of camellias, including higos for sale as well as rare clivias.
“Capital Capers” National Congress and Camellia Show,
Canberra; See page 11 of the Winter edition of “Camellia
News” for full details.
15th September
Monthly Meeting including a talk by Bill Fleming on his
“Elegans” garden
***20th & 21st
September
Also as part of Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, Bill
Fleming’s garden “Elegans”, 21 Fishburns Road, Galston will
be open from 10am - 4.30pm. Admission is $10.
27th & 28th
September
Plant Lovers Fair at Kariong Mountains High School, Kariong,
Central Coast. Open 9am - 4pm; 40 exhibitors of plants for all
seasons and conditions, free specialist speakers and
refreshments. More details available from
Follow up fertilising in summer /early autumn is recommended when bud
development is taking place.
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Be generous with your applications of preferred mulch. The benefits of mulching
cannot be overstressed, which include weed suppression, moisture retention,
improving soil structure, encouraging beneficial soil organisms and nutrient
holding ability. Remember to keep the mulch away from the base of the trunk.
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Check for any scale, aphids or sooty mould on the older foliage and stems. If
you do locate any of these pests or symptoms, weigh up the severity of the
attack and determine if any control is required (a certain level will be tolerated
with no ill effects). Observation can be the best control measure, especially if
you can identify the cause of the attack rather than just treating the symptom.
Generally, healthy plants will tolerate and resist disease if water and nutrient
supply is balanced, drainage is adequate and competition for light and other
growth factors is limited.
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Get those new plants in the ground before they sprout their new growth and
whilst the ground moisture is at the perfect level. The warming soil conditions
over the next few weeks will stimulate rapid root development. There is no need
to fertilise until the plant has established, as there should be sufficient nutrient in
the potting media and the surrounding soil. Use a liquid growth stimulant as per
the recommended directions. Enjoy!
Richie Griffiths
October 2014
20th October
Annual General Meeting and Monthly Meeting
November 2014
19th November
Bloom Competition results for AUGUST 2014
Annual Dinner & Awards Night at Killara Golf Club
OPEN
C3
*** Other gardens in the area are also open on these weekends. Please check
Australia’s Open Gardens Scheme website www.opengarden.org.au or refer to the
Open Gardens guidebook for further details.
C4
Wildwood at Bilpin remains open Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 3rd November
for late Winter and Spring when the garden is full of camellias and spring blossom.
Wildwood is located at 29 Powells Road Bilpin NSW 2758. There is a café serving
refreshments and light lunches, a gift shop and nursery. Garden entrance is $8,
concessions and students $6, children under 16 free. For further details phone Wayne:
0417 042 460 or (02) 4567 2194.
The NSW Camellia Research Society meets on the third Monday of every month
February to November inclusive at the Baptist Church Hall, corner of Park
Avenue and Garden Square, Gordon at 7.45pm
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C5
C5a
C5b
Japonica Single
Japonica Semi-double
+70mm-110mm
Japonica Semi-double
110mm-+130mm
Japonica Irregular Semidouble +70mm-110mm
Japonica Irregular Semidouble 110mm-+130mm
1st
Kakehashi
Pam Watson
2nd Happy Higo
Kate Stanley
1st
Kate Stanley
Lovelight
2nd Moshio
Dale Andrews
1st
Juliet Muras
Lovelight
2nd Wildfire
Bill Fleming
1st
Great Eastern
Dale Andrews
2nd Spring Sonnet
Dale Andrews
1st
Bill Fleming
Cherries Jubilee
2nd Guilio Nuccio Var.
P & M Levick
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Society’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) will be held on Monday 20th October
2013 in the Baptist Church Hall, cnr. Park Avenue and Garden Square, Gordon at
7.45pm prior to the normal monthly meeting which will follow the AGM. The AGM will
cover the following:
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Confirmation of the Minutes of last year’s AGM;
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Receive the Annual Report of the President for 2014;
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The Chairman may grant leave to a financial member to bring before the
meeting any matter within the Objects or relating to the affairs of the Society or
Camellias Australia Inc., apart from items that would constitute Special
Business;
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Election of Officers and Members of the Committee for 2015;
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Receive and consider the audited Statement of Financial Position as at 31st
July 2014 and approve the signing of the Annual Statement by the President
and Secretary;
If there are any members who wish to be nominated as an Officer of the
Society they should, ideally, advise the current President of their nomination
prior to the AGM or attend the AGM and seek a nomination at the meeting prior
to the election of any office; and
All positions are open for nominations and by next month we should have a
clearer picture as to potential officer vacancies for next year. Please also
consider nominating for the Committee as this is a good opportunity to become
involved in the Society’s future.
Cultural Notes for September 2014
What a start to spring; fantastic rainfall that could not have been timed any better. In a
few short weeks the last of this season’s blooms will be hitting the ground, making way
for a surge in lush new growth in preparation of next year’s flowering. It is this fact
which makes the effort that you put in over the next few months critical in determining
the success of next year’s flowering. Jobs for the next few weeks include:
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Now is the ideal time if you wish to prune large limbs or provide directional pruning, or just reduce the overall height of your plants. Check also for any deadwood that can be removed . Lighter trimming and general tip pruning is also
carried out at this time. Once new growth explodes, large breakaway shoots can
also be tipped to encourage lower shooting. Always use sharp secateurs and
pruning saws and sterilise between plants ( unless you want to spread a variegation virus!).
Apply dry feeds now so as to maximise their effect on new growth in the coming
weeks. Preferable slow release fertilisers should be encouraged to provide a
consistent nutrient supply rather than a feast/ famine cycle of quick release fertilisers. Another alternative is the application of organic fertilisers, such as cow
manure, that have added benefits for the soil as well as providing vital nutrition.
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Notes on our August 2014 Monthly Meeting
This meeting was well attended, which was a little surprising because we had
experienced heavy rain throughout the day. It was pleasing to see such a good
turnout.
President Richie welcomed everybody and spoke briefly about the Berry and
Retic (Illawarra) shows he’d attended. He also highlighted the upcoming
garden shows and Open Gardens (which are mentioned in the calendar on
page 4), as well as a Chinese Arts weekend at Eryledene (Sept 13 &14).
A highlight of the evening was Juliet Muras’s photo presentation of her
attendance at the International Camellia Congress in northern Spain and
Portugal earlier in the year - a visual treat!
The bloom competition results are shown later in the newsletter and Chris
Chapman was the lucky winner of the camellia prize donated by Parkers
Camellias
John Hadlow
Our next Monthly Meeting is on Monday 15th September 2014 at 7.45pm
at the Baptist Church Hall
Program

Opening remarks from President Richie Griffiths

Our main speaker this month is member, Bill Fleming, who will talk
about his well-known garden “Elegans” including the camellias he has
growing;
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This month our Quiz will be a little different - see Dale’s comments
below:
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Richie Griffiths and Richard Fischer will answer any camellia-related
questions you may have;
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Donation Camellia Plant selected by Bill Parker. Tickets are only $1
each or 3 for $2. Thanks to Bill of Camellias-R-Us (see advertisement
on back page) for donating the plant; and
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As usual the evening ends with a light supper, and if you are coming
please try and bring along a plate of something to share.
QUIZ “OUR CAMELLIAS”
During the Bloom Judging at the September meeting there will be a
competition between two teams, The Retics and The Hybrids. A name change
will be permitted to the winning team afterwards, if they insist.
The content will be mostly about OUR camellias, so the pace should be quite
brisk. If you have attended a NSW Camellia Research Society meeting within
the last three years there will probably be at least one question that only you
can answer. Your unique contribution will be appreciated, particularly by the
others in your team. A progressive points score will be kept in front of us,
where we can all see it.
Dale Andrews.
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Five Photos From Lisgar Gardens, Hornsby by the Editor, John Hadlow
Photos From Our August Monthly Meeting
Carter’s Sunburst
Champion Novice Bloom Buttons
‘n’ Bows exhibited by Kate Stanley
Collections: Three Blooms Same Cultivar
Champion Open Bloom
Ted Craig exhibited by
Richie Griffiths
Kakehashi exhibited by
Pam Watson
Collections: Three Blooms Different Cultivars
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Professor Sargent
Wildfire
Ecclefield
Emperor of Russia Varieg.
Harriet Beecher Sheather
First flower on Elegans Champagne
for the 2014 flowering season from
member David Maher’s garden
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