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Art Toscana Painting Vacations in Italy – Yes, the first camelia appeared this weekend when the sun came out after endless rain. As long as we don’t have too many strong winds, the camelia bush will be covered in blooms by March and then we know that Spring is truly here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Toscana Painting Vacations in Italy – Yes, the first camelia appeared this weekend when the sun came out after endless rain. 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