Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
19 October 2000


                              Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 for the Listing Rules we advise that
Camellia Plc purchased, for cancellation 900 ordinary shares of 10p each of
Camellia Plc. Details are:

        18th October 2000    900 ordinary shares at £27.50 per share


P.E. HILL
Company Secretary

19th October 2000