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Camellia Collection at Chiswick House

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10:14, 11 FEB 2016
Updated17:33, 22 FEB 2016

Herb Short, part of the trio who helped save the Chiswick House Camellia Collection.1 of 8
Chiswick House Camellia Collection.2 of 8
Plaque unveiling to celebrate the work of the International Camellia Society who have worked tirelessly to rescue the Chiswick House Camellia Collection. From left: Estate Manager Geraldine King, Former Estate Manager Fiona Crumley, Pat Short, Herb Short and Director Claire O'Brien3 of 8
Plaque unveiling to celebrate the work of the International Camellia Society who have worked tirelessly to rescue the Chiswick House Camellia Collection.4 of 8
Herb Short takes a look at the rare blooms at Chiswick House5 of 8
Rare blooms at Chiswick House Camellia Collection.6 of 8
Book on rare blooms including the Camellia Japonica at Chiswick House Camellia Collection.7 of 8
Herb Short member of the International Camellia Society who worked tirelessly to rescue the Chiswick House Camellia Collection.8 of 8

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