| Tom Dodd Jr. has been one of the biggest growers of
camellias for over 50 years and has donated many plants to Massee Lane and
other public gardens. Mr. Dodd is admiring the bloom of 'Candy
Apple' grown by Jim and Elaine Smelley, which won an award named in Mr.
Dodd's honor. |
Mobile Camellia Club president Forrest Latta
presents Alabama's First Lady Patsy Riley with a camellia painting. |