ONLY THE RICH 
Could afford Qamellias 
When Camellias were first introduced from China to Europe, 
common varieties were expensive plants 100 to 150 years ago. 
Sales recorded in old books, reveal small Camellia plants fetching as 
much as $180.00 to 6,000 francs. 
In fact. Camellias of “y^ter-years” were truly the aristocrats of 
winter-flowering plants. They were owned by people of wealth, culture 
and refinement. 
AND NOW, 
Camellias are NOT expensive 
One may acquire a collection of rare and most beautiful varieties ... 
blooming size specimens... for a relatively small cost, by judicious selection 
from an “honest” grower. 
We say investment, because no other purchase is so sure to bring 
you dividends in glorious floral loveliness. 
No other purchase will increase in monetary values, year after 
year . . . generation after generation ... as “GOOD” Carucllias. 
We said buy from an “honest” grower. Most growers are honest. 
Unfortunately, a Camellia is just a Camellia, to the average grower. 
They do not know the good from the mediocre varieties. Growers who 
acquire plants from other nurseries for re-sale purpose, usually let the 
initial cost determine what sorts they buy. 
“THEY SAY” 
Baton Roug^e. La.—Sept. 5. 1937. 
The Camellias you sold me in the past have turned out 
to be my healthiest and best growers. L. P. L. 
While the cost of "GOOD" Camellias may 
be somewhat higher than ordinary, mis¬ 
named, garden sorts, season after season, 
these "GOOD” varieties enhance In value 
beyond usurious rates of compound interest. 
Imagine a 35-year-old Camellia selling 
for $1,000.00! 
Other Camellias, 15 to 30 years old 
bringing $250.00 to $500.00 each. 
You may not believe it, but customers 
paid these prices for seven car loads of fine 
varieties, collected specimens. 
We furnished these plants to the Carolina 
Floral Nursery, Charleston, So. Car., during 
the fall of 1937. This well known firm 
secured 18 full car loads of collected specimen 
Camellias through “LONGVIEW” since 
1930; with additional express shipments of 
smalt plants. 
Lovers of sublime beauty in flowers will 
experience ecstasy and thrills beyond 
expectations seeing “LONGVIEW” Camellias 
when in bloom. Their radiant beauty, colors, 
and fascinating forms, will leave a pleasant 
memory, never to be forgotten. 
Visitors from Maine to California, marvel 
at the countless exquisite varieties of breath¬ 
taking beauty . . . not found at ether 
nurseries. 
Judged by every standard of quality, 
“LONGVIEW” Camellias have won more 
blue ribbons, cups. Certificates of Awards, 
cash prizes, and approval ... at Flower 
Shows . . . than all combined entries from 
the entire 
Camellia growers from far away China, 
Hawaii, throughout the States, Canada, 
Bermuda and England, voluntarily express 
satisfaction with their investment in 
Camellias from “LONGVIEW”. 
You, too, can avoid many disappointments 
. , . and save money . . . buying your 
Camellias from a specialist. 
For your convenience, “LONGVIEW” 
Camellias are pot grown. You get the 
“Earth”, with all the plant roots. They can 
be shipped and replanted any season, at 
minimum cost for transportation. 
For your protection, every “LONGVIEW” 
Camellia has an embossed cop{>er-label, attached to 
a secondary branch, with a genuine MONEL metal, 
7 strand flexible cable. This permanent label, 
indicating the variety, is a deflnite means for 
identification of the variety, in generations to come. 
It is your guarantee that each Camellia was 
personally selected and tagged by Robt. O. Rubel, 
Jr., Prop, of “LONGVIEW”. 
This folder is one of numerous advertisements 
we have issued. 
We have published many illustrated catalogues 
on Camellias since 1928, giving authentic 
information about these rare plants. 
If interested in new and fine Camellias, write a 
card, asking that your name be placed in our 
permanent file. 
Hundreds of choice and new Camellia 
introductions, grown at “LONGVIEW" will be 
illustrated in catalogues to be published, when we 
find time to write the copy. 
Rare and Fancy Camellias 
r 
Fine Camellias, like rare gems, add brilliancy and sparkle to 
your winter garden. 
Enjoy the thrill and enchantment of growing awe 
inspiring gems of horticulture. 
Their ease of culture makes it a delight to 
own them. . 
Our illustrated 48 - page booklet on 
CAMELLIA CULTURE will be sent 
complimentary with order for one 
or more plants. Otherwise 
deluxe edition $1.00 postpaid. 
C'harieMtofi, Ho. Car., 6-17-M. Camrilla CuU 
tiirr under xtaaii for Floriats will be quoted 
for the next years as an authority on 
t'umeillHM. 
K. J. Alehele, Florist A Nurseryman, 
Carolina Floral Htore. 
Belleville, Ont.. Canada—Dec. 3, 1937. 
The Camellias arrived O. K. and the way they were 
packed was certainly a revelation. I am certainly proud 
of the plants. H. V. 
Salinas. Calif.—Feb. 23. 193S. 
Camellias arrived In first class shape. They are fine 
.<»pecimen8 and greatly appreciated, C. O. J. 
Port Arthur. Texas—Feb, 26. 193S. 
I saw some Camellias from your place at Avery Island, , 
Louisiana, and was Impressed with some of the varieties. 
E. P. 
Battle Creek, Mich.—Feb. 28. 1938, 
I wish to exi>res8 my hearty appreciation of your fair 
treatment to me. The whole transaction has brought me a 
great deal of joy. I would not part with either Camellia 
for $25.00. M. H. W. 
Edison, Penna.—Feb. 10, 1937. 
The LADY HUME S BLUSH Camellia I bought from you 
about four years ago is doing very good. I would be loath 
to part with It. Every one who saw the flowers marveled. 
H. M. O. 
Houston, Texas—Feb. 22, 1938. 
Your exhibit of Camellia flowers at the River Oaks 
Country Club Camellia Show was the loveliest in the entire 
show. H. J. 
Green Farms. Conn.—Dec. 1. 1937, 
The Camellias arrived in perfect condition. They are 
beautiful plants and stood the long Journey perfectly. 
J. H. H. 
Gladwyne. Pa.—April 5, 1937. 
I prefer your Camellias because they are so well grown 
and in pots. J. N. H. 
t'olumbus. Ga.—March 5. 1937. 
1 have a Prof. Sargent Camellia from you; several 
people wanted to buy it, but what is mere money compared 
to a lovely Camellia plant. J. E. P, 
St. Petersburg, Fla.—Feb. 18, 1938. 
Received Camellias yesterday and they were in wonderful 
shape. B. M. T. 
Berkeley, Calif.—Feb. 15. 1938. 
The Camellias from your gardens which I bought several 
years ago have grown beautifully and are blooming gloriously 
now. A. F. B. 
Augusta, Ga. 
Many of my smaller Camellias have made 12 to IS inches 
in gro'rt-th—aii iidve done wvli except a. f«w plants 1 got from 
a Louisiana nursery which were improperly dug and packed, 
arriving bone-dry. One surely appreciates your methods of 
packing after receiving such shipments. A. P. B. 
Houston, Texas—Jan, 19, 1937. 
The Camellias came yesterday packed In very perfect 
fashion. Your fine Camellias are so lovely—so distinctive 
from those 1 see elsewhere* that it la easy to remember the 
pertection and superiority of yours. I won first prize in the 
amateur exhibit at flower show with Camellias that came 
from Longview. j, a, T. 
Gough, So. Car,—March 10, 1937. 
The Camellia plants arrived yesterday in very good 
shape. ( am delighted with them and thank-you for the 
promptness in sending them. p. H. E. 
Bryn Mawr, Pa.—Dec. 1$, 1^36. 
The Camellias came in excellent condition and have 
rewarded me by coming into bloom at once. They are 
truly lovely. g. V., Jr. 
Columbus, Ga.—March 26, 1937. 
The Camellias arrived and are beautiful. They are by 
far the finest looking we have ever bought. My brother In 
Tuscaloosa. Alabama, writes how pleased he Is with his 
lovely Camellias from Longview. a. L. G. 
Dorchester, Mass.—June 21, 1937. 
I wish to thank you most sincerely for the perfect 
condition my Camellias were received. They are growing fine 
and I am very pleased with these plants. e. S. 
Thomasville, Ga.—Dec. 22, 193^. 
The Camellias were received this morning, and the plants 
are very beautiful. Appreciate the attention you gave the 
selection. -w. 
Houston, Texas—Jan. 10, 1937. 
i have wanted to write and tell you how charmed I am 
with the lovely Camellia plants I got from you. When 1 
saw them, my passion for the beautiful overcame my 
judgment—and I plunged for them both. J. W. S, 
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. text and lajoui by Hobt. 
Robt. O. Rub«l, Jr.» Prop. 
Camellia SpecialiMt 
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