Look at this beautiful Camellia japonica in bloom.  

 

While I was visiting with Jim and Roxanne, laughing about our gnome naming contest, they showed me this Camellia that they planted 15 years ago.  It blooms every year, and the deer usually leave it alone.  Well, it's blooming now, and is absolutely gorgeous.  I looked for the garden tag to find the variety name, but couldn't find it.  They told me that all their camellia bushes came from the Ace in Blairsville.  

 

We love Camellias for lots of reasons.  They are evergreen, they bloom in winter, and the deer don't bother them too much.  AND they are beautiful foliage for Christmas decorations.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!