LONGVIEW" 
CRICHTON, ALA., U. S. A. 
15 
LOT 66 C. M. HOVEY 
( ^znuine. ) 
<Witk autkzntic kiitoricat 
data on iti. introduction 
OUR THANKS TO 
This true-to-name American seedling, originated at Boston more than 
9C years ago. 
Our stock was propagated from a specimen said to be 75 years old, and 
known, since its purchase, under the name of C. M. HOVEY. 
After reading the early history, with description of the flower, you’ll 
agree, the Camellia offered by most southern nurseries as C. M. HOVEY, or 
MAGNOLIA KING, is entirely different. For detailed description of the 
pseudo C. M. HOVEY, see Page 26, my Lot 160. 
If you toll the truth, you have Infinite power 
supporting you: but If not, you have Infinite 
power against you.—Chinese Gordon. 
We are indebted to the Mass. Hort Society for the following authentic 
history of its introduction: ^ 
In Mr. Haggerston’s weekly report of February 2d, 1850, he described j 
C. M. HOVEY from Hovey & Co., as: ||| 
“A seedling Camellia, very fine, form of flower rounding to the centre, 
and FULL; petals broad, smooth, and generally very perfect; color a bright )| 
crimson scarlet, much the shade of bractae of Poinsettia pulcherrima; size 
of flower large. £ 
“This is decidedly the most showy seedling Camellia that has been 
exhibited; the color is new, beautiful and rich, foliage large, pointed, and )| 
acutely serrated.” Signed by Joseph Breck, chairman. 
Additional description of this variety was reported in the Mass. Hort. || 
Soc. Transactions for 1853, also, The Magazine of Horticulture, V. 21, 1855, 
p. 37. 
Report of the Committee on Flowers, awarding premiums for 1854. , 
This committee recommended the award of thb Society’s LARGE GOLD 
MEDAL, for the seedling C. M. HOVEY to be given Messrs. Hovey & Co. 
Hovey & Co., descriptive catalogue for 1884 describes C. M. HOVEY. || 
“Flowers very large, five inches in diameter; perfectly double to the center; 
color, rich crimson scarlet.” 
Lack of space prevented complete report of the above transcripts, but v 
we should add the habit of growth: ' 
“Very robust and vigorous, flowering freely.” The elegance of perfection ^ 
of this outstanding Camellia, with its rich and vivid color, justly deserves 
popularity among Camellia connoisseurs ... a variety needed in every fine )| 
collection. 
The colored picture of C. M. HOVEY 
Camellia appearing on the cover page of 
this catalogue was graciously lent us by 
the publishers of SUNSET, The Pacific 
Monthly, 576 Sacramento St., San Francisco, 
Calif. 
They used this splendid color cut on 
the cover of their January 1940 issue. 
We read many magazines, but find 
SUNSET chucked full of interesting 
articles. We warn you in advance, you’ll 
wish you lived on the West Coast if you 
read a few copies of their publication. Its 
popularity is evidenced by more than 
200,000 subscribers on the Pacific coast. 
Subscription rates in California, 
Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada 
and Utah: -$1.00 for two years. 
Elsewhere in U. S. and possessions, 
also to Canada and Mexico: $1.00 per 
year. 
All other foreign addresses: $1.50 
per year. 
“lVhat one hears Is doubtful; what one 
sees with his own eyes Is certain.” 
—Old Chinese Proverb 
