Purchase of Own Securities

Camellia PLC
8 February 2000

                                                                              
                              Section 163(3)                                

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules Camellia Plc purchased
on 8th February 2000 for cancellation, 1500 ordinary shares of 10p each at £29
per share.


P.E. Hill
Company Secretary