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In this Issue:

President’s Pen

Don’t you just love this time of year when the

sasanquas start bursting into flower. It reminds

us that it won’t be too long before we also see

our favourite japonicas blooming once again,

something which I am quite excited about.

Talking about sasanquas, I was treated to see a

most beautiful sasanqua in flower yesterday;

Camellia sasanqua ‘Ko Gyoku’. Please see page 2 for photos of

this spectacular bloom. It resides in Dr Alan Williams’ garden

located in Turramurra and was planted by his parents, Jack

(Robert) and Edith Williams who were founding members of our

NSW Camellia Research Society.

Dr Williams has over 300 camellias in his garden, many of which

are not currently commercially available. His home has recently

been sold at auction, so Sally Sweeney, Craig Carroll, David Ting

and I have been racing against the clock to collect cuttings from

his very interesting and in some cases rare collection. On

Saturday 28th April 2018, we are organizing an opportunity for

NSWCRS members to collect cuttings from Dr Williams’ camellias.

Please see page 3 for more details.

Dr Williams has also kindly donated three books to our society:

1. Stirling Macoboy’s, ‘The colour dictionary of Camellias’;

2. ‘The Magic of Camellias’ by Norman Sparnon and E.G.

Waterhouse; and

3. A first edition of ‘The Honey and Pollen Flora of New

South Wales’ by W.A. Goodacre which is listed on eBay

for $200!

We are putting these three books up for silent auction at the next

couple of meetings so if you are interested please come along and

register your bid.

I’d like to take this opportunity of thanking Dr Williams for his

generous donation and for allowing us the opportunity of taking

cuttings from his wonderful collection of camellias.

President’s Pen ........................................ 1

Calendar of Events for 2018 .................... 3

March Monthly Meeting............................ 5

Cultural Notes .......................................... 6

Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition & Workshops7

Autumn Abounds – Camellia Varieties

through a Seasonal Lens – Part 2 ........... 8

Eryldene Matters .................................... 10

Monthly Bloom Competition for 2018 ..... 12

NSWCRS Committee Contact Details ... 13

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Above: Camellia sasanqua ‘Ko Gyoku’

On another matter, a special welcome home to our members who travelled across to The International Camellia

Society (ICS) Congress held in Nantes, France. We look forward to hearing all about their travels at our May meeting

on 21st May.

Lastly don’t forget about our working bee at Eryldene on Saturday 5th May from 9am until 1pm. Please come along as

it is always lots of fun. Please see our Calendar of Events (page 3) for more details.

Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting on Monday 16th April.

~ Wendy Sadler-Moyes

2018 ICS Congress Attendees – Nantes, France

On 30 March 2018, one of our NSWCRS members, Pam Watson, posted a photo of the ICS Congress attendees to

our NSWCRS Facebook page. I have re-produced the photo below for any members that do not have internet or

Facebook access.

Many thanks to Pam for the awesome photo and we look forward to hearing all about your trip on 21 May!!

Many thanks to Pam for this amazing photo! We look forward to hearing all about your trip at our May monthly meeting

(21 May 2018).

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Calendar of Events for 2018

April 2018

Friday, 13th April

(& weekly during April)

Gardening at Eryldene – Volunteers Welcome

17 McIntosh Street, Gordon NSW 2072

From 9.30am | All levels of skill welcome.

What to bring: Garden gloves, hat and a water bottle.

Contact: Helen Wallace on 02 9489 5889 or Juliet Muras on 0427 233 763

prior to each Friday to confirm arrangements

Saturday 14th &

Sunday 15th April

Eryldene Open Weekend


10am – 4pm | www.eryldene.org.au

Saturday 14th –

Sunday 29th April

Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition – Part of 2018 Garden Art Month

The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens

Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney

Free exhibition entry | Free weekend workshops

11am – 3pm | www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/free-ikebana-workshops

Monday, 16th April

NSWCRS Monthly Meeting (Always 3rd Monday of Month)

Gordon Baptist Church

6.45pm benching for bloom competition; 7pm meeting start

Saturday, 28 April

Camellia Cuttings – Opportunity to Collect

Dr Alan Williams’ garden, 18 Kissing Point Road, Turramurra NSW 2074

(Please park in Catalpa Crescent and walk down Kissing Point Road, second

house on the left from Catalpa)

10am – 2pm | One-off opportunity!

What to bring: Secateurs, plastic bags, hat, sunscreen, walking shoes,

picnic lunch and chair

Camellias available: Please email [email protected]

May 2018

Friday, 4th May

(& weekly during May)







Saturday, 5th May

Eryldene Working Bee


9am – 1pm | Bring lunch, garden gloves, hat and sunscreen.

Morning tea will be provided.

Saturday 12th &

Sunday 13th May

Eryldene Open Weekend – Mother’s Day


10am – 4pm | www.eryldene.org.au

Mother’s Day High Teas available – Adults $25; Children $12 (6-12 yrs)

Please book for Mother’s Day High Teas on 02 9498 2271

http://www.eryldene.org.au/

http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson/free-ikebana-workshops

mailto:[email protected]


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May 2018 (continued)

Monday, 21st May




Special presentation on 2018 ICS Congress – Juliet Muras & Pam Watson

June 2018

Friday, 1st June

(& weekly during June)







Monday, 18th June




David Ting will be talking on Garden Water Features

July 2018

Friday, 6th July

(& weekly during July)







Thursday, 12th July Hall Setup – Annual Show

Saturday 14th &

Sunday 15th July

NSWCRS ANNUAL SHOW

Ravenswood School for Girls

Henry Street, Gordon NSW 2072

Monday, 16th July

NSWCRS Monthly Meeting (Always 3 Monday of Month)



Saturday, 21st &

Sunday, 22nd July

Camellias Illawarra Annual Show

The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS)

August 2018

Saturday, 4th &

Sunday, 5th August

Berry Camellia and Floral Annual Show

Berry School of Arts

Alexandra Street, Berry NSW 2535

Saturday, 11th August Camellias Illawarra Reticulata Show

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March Monthly Meeting

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Cultural Notes

Over the last few months many of us have experienced very dry and hot conditions,

beyond the normal summer weather. And now, moving into autumn, it is a good time

to assess the impacts of these conditions.

One of the most obvious impacts has been sunburn on mature foliage. With most

Camellias undergoing new growth spurts in early-mid Spring, by early summer this

new growth is hardening off. In normal summer conditions, in East-coast Australia,

sunburn is not a common occurrence, except on the most exposed foliage.

However, over recent years, sunburnt foliage is a yearly occurrence with more

severe impacts. Minor incidents may cause a brownish circular area to appear on

individual leaves. Generally, the remaining, unaffected part of the leaf will remain

intact and keep functioning although it is not overly aesthetically appealing.

More commonly over recent years, is the full browning and folding of the foliage which turns an ashen-grey colour and

may lead to the leaf falling from the stem. This, coupled with a severe dry spell, is likely to bring on major leaf drop,

dieback of whole stems, as well as bud loss.

When extreme heat is expected, providing some shade to protect from direct sunlight at the peak of the exposure is the

most effective prevention. With ample watering and the easing of extreme temperatures, these affected areas can

often produce new spurts of growth in late summer.

This soft new growth may run into another issue prevalent in dry conditions – that being aphid attack. Soft, new growth

may become distorted, twisted and stunted and generally this is the result of aphid attack. The aphids pierce the soft

new stems to feed, sucking the stem fluids leading to the distortion of stems and a reduction and curling of the new leaf

growth. If treated at the first sign of attack, the new growth may recover to produce normal new stems and leaves.

Normal aphid controls including physical, chemical or biological can be used. This type of damage is typical on almost

any kind of plant attacked by aphids or their close relatives, scales.

Another leaf symptom you may have noticed recently is

circular “saw” marks in leaf margins. These are nothing to

worry about, and in fact, should be enjoyed. These “cuts” are

the results of the leaf-cutter bee that use the foliage pieces to

construct a shelter. The fact that these insects are nesting

along with other native bee species, should be celebrated. We

are fortunate to still have a diverse and sustainable bee

community within many of our suburbs. Also, there is nothing

you can do about the damage anyway!

By now, many of us are enjoying the beauty of the mass

sasanqua displays that are the precursor to the main winter flowering season. Best wishes for a bumper camellia

season in 2018, and remember to be thankful for the resilient and tolerant constitution of the Camellia species and

hybrids that provide such a reliable and stunning display of flowers without a lot of demand for high maintenance.

~ Richie Griffiths

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Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition & Workshops

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Autumn Abounds – Camellia Varieties through a Seasonal Lens – Part 2

As stated last month, the International Camellia Society register lists 91 cultivars either with “Autumn” directly in their

title, or including “Autumn” in their English translation! This month’s newsletter continues the “Camellia Varieties

through a Seasonal Lens” exploration, focussing now on the many, many varieties originated or registered in Japan

and China.

According to the International Camellia Society register, there are 52 varieties of Camellia originated or registered in

Japan and 3 varieties originated or registered in China, which contain Autumn in their name. Unfortunately, some of

these varieties are believed to be extinct. It was also difficult to find pictures of many of the old cultivars. However, of

those varieties where I could find pictures, the diversity in the colours and forms was impressive. As with the American

varieties, the Japanese and Chinese varieties range in colour from pure white, pink, red and deep crimson. I found

myself lamenting (and not for the first time!), that these varieties cannot be imported to Australia (quarantine restriction

to remain free of the disease petal blight) as some of the blooms are not just beautiful in themselves, but I also

wondered at the endless breeding possibilities...

The Japanese and Chinese varieties within the Autumn theme include:

Aki-botan (Autumn Peony) Aki-ichiban (First Flowering of Autumn) (3)

Aki-no-asahi (Autumn Morning) Aki-no-hana (Autumn Flower)

Aki-no-homare (Autumn Glory) Aki-no-kaze (Autumn Wind)

Aki-no-niji (Autumn Rainbow) Aki-no-nishiki (Autumn Brocade)

Aki-no-sarasa (Autumn Chintz) Aki-no-sato (Village in Autumn)

Aki-no-shirabe (Autumn Melody) Aki-no-sora (Autumn Sky)

Aki-no-tsuki (Autumn Moon) Aki-no-ume (Autumn Plum)

Aki-no-utage (Banquet in Autumn) Aki-no-yama (Mountains in Autumn) (9)

Aki-no-yosooi (Autumn Adornment) Aki-no-yuki (Autumn Snow)

Akibare (Fine Autumn Day) Akihime (Autumn Princess)

Akikaze (Autumn Breeze) Akimiko (God’s Child in Autumn)

Akizaki-amagashita (Autumn Flowing Amagashita) Akizaki-amatsu-otome (Autumn Flowering, Heavenly)

Akizaki-benikarako (Autumn Flowering Red Anemone) (8)

Akizaki-bokuhan (Autumn Flowering Bokuhan) (12)

Akizaki-hakubotan (Autumn Flowering White Peony) (5)

Akizaki-yobukodori (Autumn Blooming Yobukodori)

Akizaki (Autumn Moon) Ashinaka-no-aki (Autumn in the Reeds)

Autumn Tint Chisato-no-aki (Autumn in Villages) (11)

Fujibakama (Name of Autumn Flowering Grass) Gyôshû (Autumn Dawn)

Hakuro-nishiki (Early Autumn Brocade) (2) Hakushû (White Autumn)

Hatsu-arashi-Saga (First Autumn Storm from Saga) Hatsu-arashi (First Autumn Storm) (6)

Hatsuarashi-shiratama (First Autumn Storm, Shirat) Imajô-akizaki (Imajô’s Autumn Flowering)

Kinshû (Autumn’s Beautiful Tints) Kiri-no-aki (Autumn Paulownia)

Konshû (Deep Blue Autumn) (1) Koshû (Koshô in Autumn)

Moon of Autumn Narumi-no-aki (Autumn in Narumi)

Nishiki-no-aki (Autumn Brocade) (7) Nôtô-shigure (Late Autumn Shower in Noto)

Ogami-no-aki (Autumn in Ogami) Qiumudan (Autumn Peony) (China)

Qiuyun (Autumn Cloud) (China) Saishû (Colourful Autumn)

https://internationalcamellia.org/international-camellia-register

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Sato-no-aki (Village in Autumn) Sawabe-no-aki (Autumn at the Seashore)

Shima-no-aki (Autumn on an Island) Shûfûraku (Music of Autumn Wind) (10)

Shûgetsu (Autumn Moon) Shûsai (Autumn Colour)

Shûso (Autumn Frost) Shûto (Autumn Peach)

Shûyô (Autumn Sunshine) Tsukushi-no-aki (Kyûshû Autumn)

Tsuta-momjii (Red Ivy Leaves in Autumn) Yoshiki-no-aki (Autumn in Yashiki)

Zhaozhun Dahongqiu (Early Autumn Crimson Ball) (China)

~ Hannah Griffiths

* All information obtained from ICS register. All photos

obtained from internet searches – every attempt has been

made to ensure accuracy however, language translation

has made this difficult.

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Eryldene Matters

NSW Camellia Research Society has strong roots with Eryldene, the historic house

and garden in Gordon NSW which was owned by Professor Eben Gowrie and Mrs

Janet Waterhouse.

In 1952, Professor Waterhouse was one of four who agreed to found the Australia and

New Zealand Camellia Research Society. In 1955 the Society resolved to make

provision for branches, and NSW members formed our branch called the NSW Camellia

Research Society.

Eryldene was built in 1914 for the Waterhouse's and their four sons. The family lived in

the house until the death of Professor Waterhouse in 1977.

A private trust comprising family members, the NSW Camellia Research Society, Ku-ring-gai Council, and concerned Sydney residents was established in 1979 to acquire and manage the property. The Eryldene Trust assumed ownership in 1981.

(Source: Eryldene Website, www.eryldene.org.au)

The objects of the Eryldene Trust include:

• to foster the work of the NSW Camellia Research Society (NSWCRS) and like-minded organisations

• to provide access for the NSWCRS to the garden of Eryldene

• to provide the use of a suitable room for meetings of committees of the NSWCRS

• to house the library of the NSWCRS.

The Eryldene Trust’s constitution stipulates that the NSWCRS can appoint two Board members of the Eryldene Trust.

The current Eryldene Trust Board consists of:

• Christopher Levins, President

• Jamie Bretherton, Treasurer

• Juliet Muras, NSWCRS Governor

• Wendy Sadler-Moyes, NSWCRS Governor

• Cheryl Szatow, Ku-ring-gai Council Governor

• Julian Bickersteth

• Julie Hood

• Penny Holden,

• Rachel O’Conor

• Helen Wallace.

With such close ties with Eryldene it is only fitting that we keep NSWCRS members well informed about Eryldene

matters and as such you can look forward to “Eryldene Matters” being a regular feature of our Newsletter.

Above: (L) Camellia x williamsii ‘E.G. Waterhouse Var.’ and (R) Camellia japonica ‘Janet Waterhouse’

Source: Camellias Australia Flickr website, www.flickr.com/photos/camelliasaustralia/

Above: Professor E G Waterhouse

circa 1960

Source: www.eryldene.org.au



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Here is a message from Anne Davey, Manager of Eryldene Historic House and Garden.

Eryldene's Annual Working Bee

On Saturday 24th March a dedicated troop of volunteers armed themselves with a pile of buckets, a box of

gloves and old rags, furniture polish and silver foam, scrapers and brooms, cement filler and a ladder.

Thank you to the hard work of Caroline, Gail, Kerry, Chris, Jane, Julian, Julie, Margaret, Penny, Rod and

Wendy, the front fence and noticeboard sparkles, and the post caps have been filled, the front verandah, east

loggia and the Hardy Wilson garden seats are clean and the flaking lime wash has been removed. Furniture

has been polished, records sorted and stored, and the shop's cupboard cleaned out. Thank you everyone. A

sumptuous morning tea was enjoyed and Eryldene is now ready to receive its first visitors early in April.

The Twilight Jazz on 11/3/18 was a great success.

With 247 visitors through the gate records were set with ticket sales and proceeds from the Café and Raffle.

Thanks also to those who worked in the lead up to this event, particularly Rod and Chris for the setup of

equipment and lighting, plus the much-appreciated cooking, promotion, and to all who contributed raffle prize

items.

To all volunteers, an enormous thanks.

Anne Davey

~ Wendy Sadler-Moyes

2018 NSWCRS

ANNUAL SHOW

14th & 15th JULY

RAVENSWOOD SCHOOL

FOR GIRLS – GORDON

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Monthly Bloom Competition for 2018

Class Description Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

1 Sasanqua Single

2 Sasanqua Formal Double & Elegans Form

3 Sasanqua other forms

4 Sasanqua any form

5 Japonica/Hybrid Single

6 Japonica/Hybrid Semi-double

6A Japonica / Hybrid Irregular Semi-Double

7 Japonica/Hybrid Elegans Form

8 Japonica/Hybrid Informal Double

9 Japonica/Hybrid Formal Double

10 Japonica/Hybrid Miniature

11 Japonica/Hybrid any form

12 Reticulatas & their hybrids

13 Reticulatas & their hybrids up to 130mm

14 Reticulatas & their hybrids over 130mm

15 Other not listed

16 Clusters & sprays of multi-flowered species & hybrids

17* New seedling or sport (1 to 3 blooms)

C1 Collection: Sasanqua, any form, 3 blooms

C2 Collection: Any camellia, any form, 3 blooms

Classes

Classes 1 to 15: one bloom, with a maximum of 2 attached leaves

Classes C1 & C2: a collection of 3 blooms, with a maximum of 2 attached leaves

Competition

A 'Novice' is an exhibitor who has not won the annual 'Novice' championship, nor have they scored 20

points in a monthly 'Open' competition. The competition year starts in March, and a 'Novice' in March

remains so to the end of that year. A bloom exhibited by a 'Novice' can win in 'Open' classes.

Points

'Open' and 'Novice' Classes 1 to 16: 1st = 3 points; 2nd = 2 points; 3rd = 1 point (if required)

‘Open’ and ‘Novice’ Collections Classes C1 to C2: 1st = 6 points; 2nd = 4 points; 3rd = 1 point (if required)

‘Open’ and ‘Novice’ Champion bloom (from the winning blooms) Extra 3 points

*Class 17 does not attract points however commendations awarded here may add weight if you aim to

register your new seedling or sport.

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NSWCRS Committee Contact Details

Patron: Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO

President: Wendy Sadler-Moyes M: 0406 985 295

E:[email protected]

Secretary:

Richie Griffiths

39 Hazelmead Rd,

Asquith NSW 2077

M: 0418 200 139

E:[email protected]

Treasurer: Sue Marshall E: [email protected]

Public Officer: Richie Griffiths As above

Newsletter Editor:

Hannah Griffiths

(as for Richie Griffiths) E:[email protected]

Librarian: Bill Fleming E:[email protected]

Committee:

Wendy Sadler-Moyes (President) Juliet Muras

Richie Griffiths (Secretary) Daniel Low

Sue Marshall (Treasurer) Giorgio Skondrianos

Margaret Levick Hannah Griffiths (Newsletter Editor)

National Councillors:

Wendy Sadler-Moyes Juliet Muras

Website: www.camelliasnsw.org.au

Email: [email protected]

ABN: 16 873 158 367

Incorporation No.:

Y17693-47

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