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Swamped with 
Correspondence 
‘If the pursuit of riches were a commendable pursuit, 
I would join in it, even if I had to become a chariot 
driver for the purpose. But seeing: that it is not a 
commendable pursuit, I engragre in those which are more 
to my taste.” 
—Old Chinese Proverb 
How provoking to write a letter of inquiry about 
something you are interested in, then have io wait days 
or even weeks for a reply. 
*•(90 one who "waits, a moment seems a year —so runs 
an old Chinese proverb. 
While we try to answer most of the numerous inquiries, 
your indulgence is asked, if you failed to get a prompt 
reply to your letter. The daily mail received at 
LONGVIEW is heavy, throughout the entire year. 
We have no full time stenographer or secretary, since 
LONGVIEW is not operated as a commercial business. 
Since 1915, Camellias have been grown here as a hobby 
and now our entire time is devoted to their culture. 
Each season, when Camellias unfold their petals and 
hundreds of varieties display their radiant beauty, our 
enthusiasm for these flowers increases. 
To personally irrigate 25,000 or more potted Camellias, 
to select and tag each individual plant shipped on orders, 
to spend hours daily with out of state visitors who come 
all seasons to see and talk about Camellias, and to attend 
various and sundry other details, little time is available 
for general correspondence. 
Robert Owen Rebel,Jr. 
“I » 
Longview 
Crichton, Ala., U. S. A. 
May we ask that you send a 
self addressed, stamped en¬ 
velope, when writing for in¬ 
formation. Be assured, your 
orders always receive prompt, 
personal attention, whether 
you buy one plant or a car 
load. 
a 3-cent stamped 
Envelope 
Search 
for Camellias 
from Curope io 
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then -Visit 
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Do You Own A Conservatory? 
Fortunate Indeed Is the owner of a small greenhouse, for Camellias 
reach the acme of floral perfection when grown in a “COOL**, moist 
greenhouse. 
They will tolerate temperatures down to the freezing point and 
produce larger flowers than usually found on plants grown In southern 
gardens. 
What marvelous charm, glamour and thrills one gets, brightening 
life’s aspects during the dull dreary winter months with these floral 
gems from China. 
Camellias will prove your most interesting and colorful plants. 
Their ease and simplicity of their culture assures you of success. 
Here you will find the largest collection of pot grown 
Camellias, more rare and fancy varieties, along with 
numerous new seedlings of merit. 
Visiting nurserymen, Camellia connoisseurs and veteran 
globe trotters, tell us they have never seen finer Camellias 
or as many varieties in all their travels. 
LONGVIEW Camellias have world-wide recognition. 
At flower shows from Palm Beach to Boston, coast to coast, 
where LONGVIEW Camellias have been shown, they have 
received more ribbons, cups, cash awards, and Certificates 
of Merit, than all other competitive exhibitors combined. 
At the nation’s Capitol, whether it’s an Ambassador’s 
Ball, or the elite of Washington’s society on parade, 
Camellias originating at LONGVIEW are worn in my ladies 
coiffeur and corsage. 
You'll treasure your LONGVIEW Camellias above all other 
species of plants, for their distinctive flowers of classic beauty will 
bring you new happiness. sm 
24-1939 
Salem, Oregon. March 
Received in perfect condition, Camellias shipped 
me. Express on seven plants was about $1.50 
per plant. G. P. 
