…the Isla Rose Plantation. Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’ I attach a list of the ilex species collected by George Forrest on various expeditions to China derived from my father’s notes. Remembering…

…especially fine form and better than I have ever seen before Rhododendron sulphureum – Forrest 15782 Rhododendron sulphureum – Forrest 15782 Rhododendron tanastylum – extremely rare! Rhododendron tanastylum Prunus campanulata…

…trees here collected by George Forrest I discovered in Bean a reference to a group of seven Ilex cyrtura trees growing in Trewithen Gardens. I therefore wrote to Gary Long,…

…A couple of decent young Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ below Rogers Quarry. Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ Camellia ‘Alba Simplex’ nicely out but slightly…

…is now full out. Magnolia denudate ‘Forrest Pink’ Magnolia denudate ‘Forrest Pink’ Opposite it the enormous flowers on this Magnolia campbellii alba seedling on the drive are suddenly full out…

…the National Trust after 60 years of ‘control’ by Cardiff council. Sir Reginald was a sponsor of three of George Forrest’s expeditions and visited Caerhays in April 1919 (as attached)….

…need not have worried. Merrilopanax alpinus A late flowering Rhododendron loderi ‘King George’ tucked away out of sight. Excellent today. Rhododendron loderi ‘King George’ Rhododendron loderi ‘King George’ Rhododendron loderi…

…in tight bud. Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ 2016 – CHW Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ is now full out in the sun. George’s ashes were scattered underneath the…

…of the lawn. ice First and only flower so far on Camellia ‘Lady Clare’. Camellia ‘Lady Clare’ Aesculus wangii turning colour quickly now. Aesculus wangii Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’…

…with many first flowers to be seen.Camellia ‘Tricolor’ on the drive. Camellia ‘Tricolor’ Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ on the Main Ride. Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ Camellia ‘Noblissima’ at…