Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
27 June 2000

                           Section 163 (3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased, for cancellation, 800 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc.  details are:-

      27th June 2000  800 ordinary shares at £28 per share.


P.E. Hill
Company Secretary