You'll need to provide extra humidity, so hopefully you are able to place your starter pots in an enclosed area (like a baggie or a plastic bin or a greenhouse) where the humidity will be very high. Many of the professional greenhouses I've seen keep their camellia cuttings under intermittent misting systems until they strike (root).

Check your libray for camellia books to aid in id'ing the camellias. Your local camellia club members should be able to help. Try taking the blooms to a camellia show. There are many old popular camellias. A great favotite is Pink Perfection, a light pink formal double style.

Good luck. I do not have any of my Mother's camellias though she fostered my love of this lovely, easy plant. I have my Grandmother's red flowing quince and her old - fashined daffodills. They are beautiful and of great sentimental value to me.