Fourth edition of a large format, attractively illustrated guide to camellias, first published in 1981. Includes a new entry on the miniature camellia Tama-no-Ura, a history of camellias, and details on classification, identification, establishment and maintenance. Describes 1000 camellia species and cultivars, with over 400 colour photographs, including examples of camellias in art. Contains a glossary, an index and a bibliography. The author is a well-known writer of gardening books, including TWhat Flower is That?'.