Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
21 June 2000


To Company Announcements Office

                              Section 163 (3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased, for cancellation, 500 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc.  Details are:-

    21st June 2000     500 ordinary shares at £26 per share


From P.E. Hill
Company Secretary