Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
30 May 2000


                             Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased, for cancellation, 6,800 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc. Details are:-

      30th May 2000     5,000 ordinary shares at £25.25 per share

      30th May 2000     1,800 ordinary shares at £23.50 per share


P.E. Hill
Company Secretary