FLORAL Gems 
“LONGVIEW” 

Robt. O. Rubel, Jr., 
America’s Leading Camellia Specialist 
, bigs Price List SVo. 79-D 
FROM CHINA 
CRICHTON, ALA. 
Reference: Merchants National Bank, Mobile, Ala, And satisfied 
customers from Europe to China. 
* LOT 117, WILLIAM PENN 
deep blue-red with white blotches, peony form. 
Illustrated and described, page 14, Catalogue No. 79. 
A novelty among camellia flowers, 3% to 4 inches diameter, with darkest blue-red 
and variegation or blotches of white. 
Only a few plants left. These were grown in dense shade during summer of 
1943 and failed to produce any flower buds, and have long, thin branches, with fine 
dark green foliage. 
Several of the above plants have flower buds, and the first orders received will 
be filled with budded plants. 
42-48” high, 7 & 8” pots, 11 Yr. old, thinly branched no buds $15.00 
48-60” high, 7 & 8” pots, 11 Yr. old, thinly branched, few buds 17.50 
LOT 66; C. M. HOVEY, 
Bright crimson scarlet, full double. 
Illustrated and described, page 15, Catalogue No. 79. 
A Boston seedling origination of nearly a century ago, of outstanding merit. 
Full double (no stamens), very fine imbricated form, bright crimson scarlet; flowers 
4 inches and larger. One of the few camellias receiving a GOLD MEDAL award 
from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 
It is with regret we are unable to supply old, specimen plants full of buds this 
season. Camellia collectors and florists bought our entire stock of the large plants 
last season. 
36-42” high, 7” pot 7 Yr. old, slightly branched, few buds .. $10.00 
SECCSOSSSESS 
CAMELLIA MILDRED SEYDELL, 
Illustrated and described, page 17, Catalogue No. 79. 
Original plant of this sparkling gem of floriculture, is growing in the famous 
Bellingrath garden near Mobile. 
Full double, ranuncula form, 3% inches in diameter, deep pink shading to rose 
color, occasionally marked with white. 
Never fails to set planty of flower buds each season. 
No other nursery offers this variety. Each plant we sell is tagged with a special 
embossed copper label, attached with a flexible genuine Monelmetal stranded wire, 
which assures you of getting a true to name camellia, unobtainable elsewhere. 
Limited stock available. 
30-36” high, 9” pot, 10 Yr. old, well branched spcimens, budded.........0.000.... 15.00 
36-42’ high, 9” pot, 10 Yr. old, well branched specimens, budded...................... 17.50 
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LOT 37, LADY HUME BLUSH 
Illustrated and described, page 18, Catalogue No. 79. 
This rare old variety, imported from China to England in 1896, still remains 
scarce in commerce, because of the difficulty of propagation. 
As the name implies, it is a white, full double flower with a blush of pink tint 
of ethereal beauty. Blooms freely from November to March on old plants. 
Only a dozen plants in 24-30” height available. Priced on application. A 
true connoisseur variety, high in price, but a real gem in beauty. 
We also have a 7% foot, well branched LADY HUME BLUSH camellia growing 
in a cypress box approximately 28 inches square. This plant now has about 400 
or more flower buds. 
Shipping weight about 800 pounds. 
Offer subject to prior sale, F. O. B. Mobile, for $300.00. 
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LOT 116, 
Double white, penciled with pink, name Unknown 
Illustrated and described, page 19, Catalogue No. 79. 
A rare camellia of exquisite loveliness. Very full double, imbricated, flowers 
83% inches and larger in diameter. Blooms from Christmas to March. A variety of 
eye-intriguing beauty for conservatory culture, and for corsage use. 
30-36” high, 6” pot, 7 Yr. old, slightly branched, no buds.......... es 
36-42’ high, 6” pot, 7 Yr. old, slightly branched, few br'ds.u... 
42-48” high, 6” pot, 8 Yr. old, slightly branched, few buds : 
36-42 high, 10” pot, 12 Yr. old, specimens,, well budded 0... 
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* LOT 15, PROF. CHARLES SPRAGUE SARGENT 
Peony red. 
Illustrated and described, page 21, Catalogue No. 79. 
A bomb peony form flower, 3 to 3% inches in diameter, with vigorous constitution, 
tolerating sub-freezing weather with little or no injury to the flower buds. Tolerant 
to wide temperature changes under greenhouse culture. Greatly admired where 
ever it is grown. 
30-36” high, 9” pot, 8 Yr. old, well branched, few DUG.........ccccccccncmmanmarn $ 7.00 
36-42” high, 9 pot, 10 Yr. old, well branched, few buds......... . 9.00 
42-48’ high, 12’ pot, 12 Yr. old, well branched, and budded... 10.00 
SEATTLE, WASH. May 8, 1941. 
Received my Camellia today. When 
the crate arrived and I saw how 
carefully it had been packed I knew 
I wouldn’t be disappointed and I 
wansn’t. Such a lovely healthy plant. 
not even a leaf out of place. Thank 
you so much. Mrs. F. R. S. 
. $ 3.00 




INDIANOLA, IOWA. Jan. 23, 1942. 
Am having great joy from Long- 
view Camellias. All have bloomed 
well for first year in new location. 
Am fully convinced Camellias are 
ideal plants for cool sun room. 
Mrs. S. E. S. 
* LOT 51 

* LOT 29, VARIEGATED, Name Unknown. 
Illustrated and described, page 21, Catalogue No. 79. 
A variable form with variegated flowers of dark red to deep rose pink, marked 
with white blotches. A worthwhile variety of exotic beauty; flowers of informal 
gracefulness, 3 to 3% inches across. Blooms freely December to March in spite 
of wide temperature fluctuations. 
30-36” high, 9” pot, 9 Yr. old, branched and budded 
36-42” high, 9” pot, 9 Yr. old branched and budded 
42-48” high, 9” pot, 9 Yr. old, well branched and budded 

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LOT 24, PSEUDO MRS. ABBY WILDER. 
Just a word about Lot 24, the so-called fictitious named MRS. ABBY WILDER. 
That is, peony form. As a greenhouse variety, the flowers develop perfectly. Outdoors, 
buds and flowers are usually badly bruised causing the petals to be damaged and turn 
brown, if there is the slightest breeze. As a garden variety, we don’t think it worth 
space, except as a broadleaf evergreen. For this reason we have not propagated this 
varietv since 1928, and do not think it is a Camellia likely to excite much admiration. 
We do have a few plants of the true MRS. ABBY WILDER, and incidentally 
the parent plant was sold by Mr. Wilder more than 90 years ago for $500.00. Our 
stock is not for sale. 
60-72” high, 14” tub, 15 Yr. old, specimens, well budded : $15.00 
SPDSSOSSIOOS. 
LOT 40, Name Unknown. 
A full double satiny silk tint pink, with petals arranged in imbricated geometrical 
formality. A choice variety of outstanding merit. Blooms mid-season to late, with 
flowers 3 to 3% inches in diameter. Limited stock available. A collector’s item, 
worth many times the price we get for this rare variety. 
48-54” high, 10” pot, 11 Yr. old, wel branched, ana budded fA ae wan $25.00 
52-60” high, 12” pot, 11 Yr. old, well branched, and budded : See ene COL00 
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LOT 41, SHY BLOOMING STRAIN, 
CANDIDESSIMA. 
There are two distinct strains of this variety, known in commerce. One is free 
blooming, as illsistrated and described earlier in this catalogue. Hallidays PRACTICAL 
CAMELLIA CULTURE, published 1880, describes both strains, one of which is a 
shy-blooming variety. Among our no good, junk varieties, we have a few of these 
shy-blooming CANDIDESSIMA Camellias. The individual flowers of this variety, 
if and when it does set buds, are identical with those of the free blooming strain. 
Naturally, we can’t recommend you to buy this Camellia if you hope for floral 
inspiration. We happen to know of two nurseries in the South who are still selling 
the shy blooming strain of CANDIDESSIMA, so if you should buy this variety by 
name elsewhere, be sure to specify you want the free blooming strain, if you wish 
to avoid disappointment. 
If you order, specify: “SHY BLOOMING STRAIN LOT 41.” 
Our embossed copper identification tag will not be put on any plants of this 
variety. Frankly, we don’t think you would be justified in paying transportation 
charges on these camellias. 
42-48” high, 9” pot, 13 Yr. old, well branched, no buds... 
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* LOT 50, SNOW ON MOUNTAIN 
This Camellia sasanqua, a Japanese species, has been illustrated in all of our 
previous catalogues 
Space does not permit showing a picture of the flower in this issue. It is a 
fragrant, pure white flower, 3 to 4 inches in diameter, with 40 to 170 petals and 
petaloids and golden anthered stamens. 
Blooms freely October thru December. The dried foliage is distinctly aromatic 
and frequently is added to tea to increase the bouquet. In juvenile stage, the plants 
have a rampant, horizontal growth, but later develops to a compact specimen. 
Washington, D. C., Nov. 24-1937.—The two Camellias arrived in top condition 
and one bloom on Lot 50 was still fragrant, affording me satisfaction and delight—T.G. 
24-30’ high, 8” pot, 10 Yr. old, well branched, budded un $ 4,00 
30-36” high, 9” pot, 10 Yr. old, well branched, budded 5.00 
The above plants were severely pruned back several years ago, and most of them 
are now as wide or have greater spread than their height. 
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Name Unknown 
An anemone form red flower, with occasional blotch of white, similar in structure 
to CHANDLERII, as well as character of growth. Apparently a seedling from 
CHANDLERII, which it resembles. Horticultural variety name unknown, Flowers 314 
to 4 inches across, blooms freely, in January, February and March. 

The description of this fine flower is entirely too brief. 
It should have been illustrated in our catalogue, but our stock is limited and 
there was not space available to give you a picture with full description. We think 
it a worth while camellia of its color and form. 
24-30’ High, 8” pot, 10 Yr. old, well branched, budded..... 
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If you plan to visit LONGVIEW, look for the 
brown sandstone gateway on the right hand side 
of highway, when driving out the Moffatt road 
from Mobile. 
This is our main entrance, with 700 foot private 
f asphalt driveway leading to the modest home, 
where America’s finest Camellias are grown, A 
welcome is extended to out-of-state Camellia 
addicts. 
No Business Transacted on Sundays. 
vue $ 6.00 
Entrance to “Longview” 
