Crichton, 
Alabama 
WHAT ARE THE FORMS AND TYPES OF CAMELLIA FLOWERS: 
They should be classified in four main divisions by form, as: singles, 
semi-double, double, and full double. These classifications should be 
divided into groups defining the type of structure, that is, semi-rose, 
full rose, peony, bomb. Anemone, Ranunculus, formal or decorative 
dahlia, etc. The number of petals, their structure, size and form de¬ 
termines the divisions and groups of these classifications. 
WHEN IS THE NATURAL PERIOD OF BLOOMING: Usually des¬ 
cribed as Early, medium and late. Referring to those varieties bloom¬ 
ing from October thru December as early; January thru February as 
medium; and March thru April as late. 
COLORS, AND COLOR MARKINGS: Camellias are available in 
pure white, striped, varigated of the richest combination of color, 
red of every shade from deep crimson to the softesst tint of faint 
blush. No yellows, true blues or violet colors are in commerce. 
SIZE OF FLOWERS: While available moisture, nitrogen and pre¬ 
vailing temperature prior to and at time of blooming influences the 
size and substance of Camellia flower, each variety is limited to a 
maximum size, designated as small, 2 to 3 inches across; medium, 
3 to 4 inches, and large, 4 to 6 inches. 
ARE THE PLANTS FREE FROM SCALE AND INSECT PESTS: 
Camellias have very few serious insect pests or diseases. There 
are several species of scale attacking foliage and wood, that prove 
troublesome. If you start with “clean” plants there is no reason to 
fear scale, unless introduced from other host plants grown nearby. 
Discriminating buyers should choose Camellias as they would other 
plants. Who would order roses or dahlias simply by color, without 
knowing the name, habit of growth, usual season of blooming, size 
and form of flowers and whether they were vigorous and free flow¬ 
ering ? 
Of course the best way to buy Camellias, is to personally select them 
when in flower. 
Only a grower specializing for many years, learns the good from 
the medocre varieties. 
The writer has grown Camellias at “Longview” since 1915, first as 
a hobby, and since 1924 as a commercial undertaking. Here one finds 
tens of thousands of Camellias in countless varieties. 
Buyers of “Longview” Camellias are invariably satisfied customers, 
and are located in nearly every State of the union. 
Never before have Camellias in this country or Europe been offered 
at such reasonable prices. 
Your order will be appreciated for a single plant or twelve car loads 
of potted Camellias filled from stock on hand. 
Further inquiries, and out of town visitors always welcome. 
Crichton, Ala. 
Copyright 1934, R.O.R., Jr. 
“LONGVIEW” 
ROBT. O. RUBEL, Prop. 
Camellia Specialist 
