Part 1 The history of Yunnan camellia cultivation: original habitat; ancient camellia trees; cultivation centers; literature records; history of introduction abroad. Part 2 Botanical characteristics of Yunnan camellias: position in a systematic classification; morphological characteristics and variation; economical value. Part 3 The cultivars of Yunnan camellias: origin, classification and description of cultivars. Part 4 Biological characteristics: seed germination and growth and development of seedlings; classification and differentiation of buds; growth of branches and leaves; blooming and fruiting habitat. Part 5 Environmental factors: light, temperature, moisture, soil. Part 6 The propagation methods: seed, grafting and cutting. Part 7 Planting care of camellias: planting, watering, fertilizer application, tilling and weeding, bud removal, pruning, prevention and cure of insect pests. Part 8 A brief introduction to the genus camellia. Part 9 The introduction and cultivation of camellia chrysantha (Hu) tuyama: history, distribution, habitat, biological characteristics, cultivation and propagation of C.chrysantha. Appendices: cultivation calendar for Yunnan camellias in Kunming; phenological phase of the main Yunnan camellia cultivars; list of Yunnan camellia cultivars; index of the names of Yunnan camellia cultivars.
