Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
7 June 2000

                              Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased, for cancellation, 400 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc. Details are:-

      7th June 2000   400 ordinary shares at £26.00 per share.


P.E. Hill
Company Secretary