Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
20 December 2000


                               Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased for cancellation, 5,500 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc. Details are:

        20th December 2000      5,500 ordinary shares at £27.75p per share

P.E. HILL
Company Secretary