This book contains a wealth of information that will be of interest and practical use for both the general gardener with a small collection of camellias and the hobbyist with an extensive interest in all things relating to the genus "Camellia". The book contains colour plates of over one hundred different camellias, and includes chapters on buying camellias, planting out, care and attention, container culture, propagation, exhibiting camellias, a section on compatible plants, as well as an extensive nomenclature chapter.