89th Annual Sacramento Camellia Show
Thousands of camellias are displayed, giving the public ideas about which camellias they would like to plant in their gardens. There is a trophy table which displays the winning blooms; a flower arrangement section; our Matsuyama, Japan Sister City display; raffle; plant sale; and an information booth where any questions people have may be answered.
The "Paint In" will start when the doors open on Sunday. The finished paintings are for sale.The winner of the Annual Button contest is Joanne Tsukamoto. The Annual Buttons will be for sale for only $1 (same price as buttons sold in 1967). Come see the winning photos from the Photo Contest. There will also be beautiful floral displays sponsored by the Floral Design Guild. There will be over 200 camellia plants for sale at the Show.
History of the Camellia Society of Sacramento
The first Camellias reached Sacramento, February 7, 1852.
These first specimens, according to A.E. Morrison, Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, arrived in Sacramento, February 7, 1852. They were imported from Japan by James L.L.F. Warren, a seed store proprietor, at Front and J Streets. James Warren's first plants came to Sacramento by circuitous route. They were shipped from New York to Panama, across the Isthmus to the Pacific and again by ship to San Francisco by riverboat to Sacramento. The popularity of the camellia grew until the flood of 1861 and 1862 by the Sacramento and American rivers destroyed many of the gardens.
May we continue to cherish the delicate beauty of the camellia in the years to come.
The Camellia Society of Sacramento continues to grow and flourish. In the years that follow the society will continue to support the goal of the original group- encourage the community to enjoy and grow camellias.
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