Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
25 July 2000

                         Section 163 (3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that
Camellia Plc purchased, for cancellation, 1488 ordinary shares of 
10p each of Camellia Plc.  Details are:-

         25th July 2000    1488 ordinary shares at £27 per share


P.E. Hill
Company Secretary