AMERICA’S MOST 
SPECTACULAR 
CAMELLIA 
Camellia lovers who seek stimulating glamour 
. . . brilliancy in color . . . magnificent beauty, in 
size and form of flowers . . . BLOOD OF CHINA 
dynamically interprets its symbolic name . . . and 
deserves the place of honor in your greenhouse or 
garden, because of its vibrant beauty. 
Like a Ruby, animated with reflected fire . . . 
the flowers of this Camellia scintillate with brilliancy 
and regal beauty which distinguished it as an 
extraordinary fine variety. 
policy to cite an authority for their correct 
horticultural variety names, if known, along with 
the history of their introduction. 
In the case of this fascinating example, of the 
most sought for Camellia, we are not privileged to 
name it, according to ethics of horticultural 
procedure. 
Since diligent search failed to reveal the true 
name, we have given it a temporary name. Quoting 
a verse sent by one of our correspondents: 
Higher in price, yes, but worth all its costs. 
Like a superb antique, it will remain your most 
treasured winter flowering plant ... an heirloom 
. . . more to be desired than money or its 
accumulation. 
Each winter season, its ever increasing crop of 
breath-taking salmon-red beautiful flowers, will 
bring you renewed joys and thrills, and this plant 
will be the envy of all who are privileged to see it. 
In selling Camellias, it has always been our 
WARNING 
Letters from Camellia buyers 
have expressed disappointment in 
flowers on plants purchased as 
BLOOD OF CHINA or VICTOR 
EMMANUEL. 
Several nurseries in the South 
have sold the common, locally 
named JARVIS RED, as BLOOD 
OF CHINA. 
For your protection .... a 
special embossed copper label is 
attached to each BLOOD OF 
CHINA plant . . . your guarantee 
of getting true to description stock. 
Look with suspicion on any 
Camellia offered as a BLOOD OF 
CHINA, unless this embossed 
copper label is attached with a 
flexible, seven strand, Monel metal 
cable. 
Better still, avoid disappointment 
and send your order to 
LONGVIEW 
Anaheim. Calif.—May 16, 1940. 
BLOOD OF CHINA Camellia arrived in 
line condition. The splendid manner in 
which if was packed shows the personal 
care and interest seldom extended the 
buying public, a feature of which 
‘•LONGVIEW certainly must be proud. 
My Camellias are the envy and delight 
of all the neighborhood. F. H. M. 
FREE! 
“So that the world may not forget, 
How blood is spilled from swords that glisten, 
Swung by Japan’s mad. murderous hordes, 
I “BLOOD OF CHINA’’ do these christen.” 
This appropriate name, one symbolic of the 
wanton waste of innocent blood, of Chinese women 
and children, by the ruthless invasion of the 
Japanese military machine, rampant in the far east, 
has been accepted and approved by Camellia lovers 
throughout the United States. 
Ask for Special Folder 
Illustrating BLOOD OF 
CHINA with a Full 
Description. 
Just mail 
COUPON 
Poplarville, Miss. April 10-39 
You have no idea how happy the BLOOD 
OF CHINA Camellia makes me. I visit 
it daily and rejoice over every new leaf. 
It had two perfect blooms that attracted 
all the attention one's heart could wish. 
I was specially gratified at the nice large 
plant you sent me—it more than exceeded 
my expectations. M. S. L. 
Chestnut Hill, Pa. Nov. 2-1939 
We were delighted to get the BLOOD 
OF CHINA Camellia which arrived in 
beautiful condition. A. N. K. 
Fayetteville-. N. C. March 1-1939 
BLOOD OF CHINA Camellia arrived in 
flawless condition. I am delighted with 
It. Several buds showing color. I have 
had fine success with all your Camellias. 
It is a thrill to receive Camellias from 
LONGVIEW. Mrs. W. H. 
Orange Park, Fla. 
I was delighted to find my BLOOD 
OF CHINA Camellia awaiting on my , 
return south. It is such a nice shaped 
plant. M. .1. M. 
St. Francisville. La. Jiily 31-1939 
My BLOOD OF CHINA Camellia is 
growing beautifully—am very proud of 
it. Mrs. A. L. S. 
Oviedo, Fla. Jan. 26-1939 
BLOOD OF CHINA Camellia came thru 
without a scratch and in perfect condition. 
The first bloom in all its glory has burst 
forth. It is indeed a gorgeous sight and 
I will look forward to having the other 
buds open. Mrs. A. D. C. 
MAIL COUPON NOW 
Mail BLOOD OF CHINA folder. 
Attach coupon to postal or send by 
first; class mail. 
Write name plainly, please 
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