Seedlings of My Garden:The Tale of a Backyard Camellia Hybridizer

摘要

Growing your own seedlings is an intriguing addition to one's camellia hobby. You don't have to be a nurseryman to hybridize, select, register your own cultivars, and then market them to the camellia-growing community. You can do it on a small parcelof land that can accommodate container growing needs. Of course you have to have patience, motivation, and a sense of beauty. You also need a lot of help from other camellia growers who can assess the value of your seedlings and spread the cultivars around.