Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. Portland Camellia Nursery OVER 300 VARIETIES OF CAMELLIAS TO SELECT FROM | CAMELLIA CATALOG 1946 to 1947 “Camellias the Jewels of the Garden Make Everlasting Gifts for Any Occasion” _P. L. VAN DER BOM, Proprietor _ 3307 NORTH WILLIAMS AVENUE PORTLAND 12, OREGON Sak we ak, PORTLAND CAMELLIA NURSERY P. L. VAN DER BOM, Prop. Fall 1946 — Spring 1947 3307 N. WILLIAMS AVENUE PORTLAND 12, OREGON Dear Customer: We offer this Camellia list in hopes that it will help you in deciding the varieties you wish. We specialize in Camel- lias and have over 300 varieties to pick from. If you do not find the variety listed that you are interested in, drop us a line and we may be able to spare one.’ Some of the varieties are so new and rare it takes us a while to build up a stock of them. Our customers should know that we have new varieties each year to sell. Please order Camellias by their name, size and price. Please allow time for shipping. We ship by express or parcel post. We will accept money orders or checks, or if you wish we will ship it C. O. D. Customer pays shipping charges. Some of the varieties listed are not always avail- able in all sizes. Please state if we can substitute on sizes and varieties if sold out. The best time to see the Camellias blooming at the greenhouse is from January till the end of May. We have the newest ideas out in Camellias. ‘“Espalier Camellias,” in all different shapes, sizes and forms. Then we have tre form and umbrella form grafted Camellias. We also have Camellias grafted with three, four and six different varieties on one plant to sell. We have one Ca- mellia with eighteen varieties on it, one with seventy-five varieties grafted on it and we have the world’s record grafted Camellia with one hundred and fifty different varieties on it. We offer the suggestion, ‘Camellias for hedges,” which is the coming thing because they need very little pruning, is always evergreen and have beautiful blooms. We give a 10% discount for 10 plants or over. We welcome all visitors to our Nursery and we are open all day on Sunday for the convenience of the customer. We also have Rhododendrons, Azaleas and many other evergreen shrubs at our Nursery. Sincerely yours, P. L. VAN DER BOM Open 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. Page One PLANTING AND CARE OF CAMELLIAS HERE ARE A FEW SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW WHEN PLANTING YOUR CAMELLIAS. 1. Do not plant Camellias too close to the house on the sunny side of the house; or next to anything that throws off a reflection as it may burn the foliage. Allow at least three feet distance from object. 2. Camellias will grow in any soil; but you can help them to grow faster and to set more buds by building up the soil with peat moss, rotted vegetation or leaf-mold from the woods. 3. Do not over-fertilize. If you use well-rotted barn- yard fertilizer use only on top of ground. Do not ever use any lime as they are an acid loving plant and lime sweet- ens the soil. Since the war we have been using Vigoro and we have had great success with it. If you use this be very careful not to use too much as it is better to fertilize twice a year than to burn the roots by over-fertilizing all at once. Be sure to water fertilizer in well. | 4. The watering of a Camellia is very important. The fiber roots grow close to the top of the ground and therefore will dry out if not watered during the dry months of the year. The peat-moss you put on top of ground around your Camellias will help a lot. Remember the care you give your Camellias will tell the following spring. If your bush has a yellowish colored foliage, then it either needs fertilizer or you have let it get too dry during the summer months. In this case the blooms may not develop to their normal size. Do not cultivate around a Camellia as you may dis- turb the fiber roots. 5. Planting instructions. ... Leave burlap on plant as it holds the roots all together and Keeps the wind from whipping it back and forth in the ground. This applies to any shrub. Plant the Camellia so that top of the ball is about one inch under the ground. This is important because a Camellia does not like to be planted too deep. Always before covering with dirt. pour a couple of buckets of water all around the ball of the plant in the hole and let dissolve before covering with top dirt. This helps to set your plant firmly in the ground. When you get your Camellia planted add either peat-moss or any other rotted vegetation to hold the moisture and this also allows the fiber roots to grow close to the top of the earth without drying. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ALSO APPLY TO RHODODEN- eee AZALEAS. THEY ALL LIKE THE SAME KIND Page Two CAMELLIA LIST 1946—1947 THE FOLLOWING CAMELLIA PRICES ARE CLASSIFIED IN A* B* C* D* ACCORDING TO VARIETY CLASS A LO mt Oa te ee es Sle Om Belo een oe $3.00 ee COMES ti ee eae $2.25 24 to 30 in. ....bushy.... $5.00 E. Means Early Blooomer—February and March. M. Means Medium season Bloomer—March and April. L. Means Late Bloomer—April and May. BELLE RAMONA—Full double pink, varigated stripes, very hardy, E. CHEERFUL—Double red, small bloom, profuse bloomer, E. CHRISTMAS CHEER—Single rose pink, prominent stamens, E. PINK PERFECTION—Small double pink, very delicate color, M. CLASS B WU EL OMe ITT te bacnc eee $2.25) 715310: 24° ine ee $4.00 TOE Tis) aba 6) ieee eo ee $3.00 24 to 30 in. ....bushy.... $7.00 ALBA PLENA—Large double white, imbricated edges on petals, very lovely, M. ALBA SUPERBA or JOHN G. DRAYTON—Semi-double white yellow stamens, M. ALOHA or LADY ALICE or ARAJISHU—Bright red peony- form, resembles carnation, very early bloomer, some- times in winter. BRILLIANT—Full dble. red, M. Page Three DUC DE ORLEANS—Peony formed center, white with red stripes, M. KI KU TOGI—Early flowering double clear red E. MONTA ROSA—Dble. Rose, M. | PURITY—Double white, looks like a gardenia, M. TRICOLOR SIEBALDI or PEPPERMINT STICK—Single white, pink stripes yellow stamens in center, M. WAUKANURA RED or ROBINHOOD—Bright red, semi- double, long yellow stamens, M. WAUKANURA ROSEA—Pale pink, semi-double, yellow sta- mens in center, weeper habit, M. CLASS C 10 }to120ins 22 are, $3,00 18 to '24-in Sea. $5.00 12530 (LO 1 ee $4.00 24 to 30 in. ....bushy.... $9.00 APPLEBLOSSOM—Single pale pink, sometimes fragrant, M. AURORA BOREALLIS—Large semi-double white, streaked crimson, very lovely, M BLACK PRINCE—Very dark shiny red, semi-double, with few stamens, M BLOOD OF CHINA or VITTORIO EMANUELE—Large red lovely peony type, sturdy grower, L. CANDIDISSIMA or STAR WHITE—Pure white, arrangement of petals resemble a star as all petals come to point, L. CAPRICE—Lovely semi-double high centered white, stamens and petals intermingled, M. CHANDLERI ELEGANCE—Rosepink, peony center, very jorge bloom, loose grower, sometimes has white spots, CHANDLERI FRANCINE—Sport from the Elegance, is a solid rose color, though on some of the blooms there will be a white fleck, M. Page Four CHARLES MALMO—tThis is a sport from Monjishu Red, the only difference is this one has solid gold colored foli- age, L. C. M. HOVEY—Double rose red, large bloom, sometimes has white spots, M. COL. FIERY or MISSISSIPPI HASTI—Large flat double red, perfect form, brilliant, M. COUNTESS DEVANSITTART or LADY VANSITTART—Semi- double cherry red, yellow stamens predominant, heavy bloomer, M. DAIKAGURI—Large rose blotched white, loose peony form, very nice. This variety is the first to bloom, sometimes blooming at Christmas. DANTE or KAGIRI—Double white, with twisted petals, very lovely, M DEBUTAUNTE or SARA C. HASTI—Pale pink peony form, very beautiful, E. DONKLARRI—Semi-double deep rose with white blotches, predominant yellow stamens, very large bloom, very choice, M. EARLY CAMPBELL—Small double red, very slow grower, E. ECSTACY—Large 3 to 4 inch blooms of rose color with white tip, it’s habit of growth makes it a lovely bush for a flower bed, M. ELENA NOBILE—Double red, very vivid, long season bloomer, M. ELLA DRAYTON—Free blooming, large flat double red, lovely for cut flowers, M. EMPEROR OF RUSSIA—Bright red peony type with five centers with stamens in each center, very lovely, M. EMPRESS OF INDIA—Double rose, heavy bloomer, bushy grower, M FANNY BOLLIS—Semi-double red, blotched white, yellow stamens mixed with petals, M. | GLORY DE NANTES or LATIFOLIA—A red sport from Fan- ny Bollis, M. GOSHAGURUMA—Single deep red, dense cluster of Perris and golden stamens in center, very fine and very late bloomer. Page Five GRANDEFLORA ROSEA or EMPRESS—Extremely large bloom of a beautiful pink semi-double form with long vellow stamens in center and sometimes a peony center of petaloids. 5 to 6 in. blooms. This variety blooms sometimes in January and blooms until April. HERME—Large semi-double rose with red stripes and a pale pink border on each petal, sometimes fragrant, M. HOYIHOKU—Single white, peony center. JARVIS RED—Large semi-double red with yellow stamens in center, E. JULIA DRAYTON—Very large double red, has purplish color when bloom gets older. One of the nicest, M. KUMASAKI—Double salmon pink, sometimes shows sta- mens, this variety also has peony formed flowers on same bush, very heavy bloomer, and very hardy, blooms young, L. LADY DE SANQUINAE—Semi-double pink with occasional red stripe, yellow stamens in center, M. MAGNOLIA FLORA—See Rose of Dawn. MADAME INGRAD—Our own seedling, semi-double white, yellow stamens in center. Because of it’s weeping habit would be lovely in rock-garden or beside a pool, M. MATHOTIANA ALBA or BLOOD OF CHRIST—Very large pure white with a pink streak on back of flower, petals roll backwards, wonderful flower, L. MONARCH—Deep pink loose peony type, enormous flower, M. MONJISHU RED—Pure bright red, semi-double form, with yellow stamens in center, unable to describe the lovely color of this variety. It is very showy, heavy bloomer, bushy slow grower, L. MONJISHU VARIGATED—Same as the red one except this has pure white spots, unable to say which is nicest, L. MRS. WM. THOMPSON—Large semi-double blush fading to white with yellow stamens in center, lovely, E MONTERONI WHITE or ELIZABETH—Double high centered white, with occasional pink stripe, M. Page Six MYKENJAKU—Large bloom of rose with white splotches, semi-double form. This was picked as this year’s “Camellia of the year” at the 1945 Portland Camellia Show. It is truly a beauty. M. NOBLISSIMA—Pure white semi-peony type, long bloomer, E. PANACHI—Large double pink, outer petals darker than center, lovely E. PEGGY JOICE—Double red with white markings, M. PROF. C. S. SARGENT—Deep red flat bloom with pom-pom center, M. PRIDE OF PORTLAND—Our own new sport from the Red Waukanura. Semi-double bright red with pure white splotches, very heavy bloomer and bushy grower. One of the favorites with the visitors at our Nursery, M. PINE CONE or MATSUKASA—Semi-double pine coned shape rose blended with white, very lovely, M. PRINCE ALBERT or CONCORDIA—Pink with red _ stripes, loose peony form type, heavy bloomer, M. PRINCESS BACKIOCHI—Bright red peony form, has purple veins, L. PRINCESS BACKINACHI—Bright double red with pure white markings, keeps bud center for a long time after open- ing, L PRINCESS NAGASAKIE—Semi-double rosepink with white blotches, yellow stamens in center. The foliage is sometimes golden with long narrow twisted leaves, M. QUEEN OF HEARTS—Semi-double white with pink streaks. Almost every bloom on the bush is different. We have a lovely plant of this in our own yard and it blooms the latest of all Camellias. ROSE OF DAWN—Semi-double blush pink with predomi- nant yellow stamens. Everyone that sees this flower agrees that it is one of the prettiest ones, M. SEMI-DOUBLE BLUSH—Semi-double blush pink with a few stamens, lovely, M. SHIRIGIKU—Double white, heavy bloomer, M. STARDUST—Dark pink peony type, stamens mixed in clus- ters in the bloom, very large blooms, M. Page: Seven STAR WHEEL—Double red with white stripe on each petal, like a star wheel, M. SOPHIA—Double rose pink with yellow stamens in center, weeping habit grower, M. SUIBIJINE—Loose petaled type, recurved petals, white flecked with light pink, M. VALTAVAREDA—Large double pink, fading to lighter pink in center, M. WARRATHA RED—Bright red single with pom-pom cen- ter, E. WARRATHA WHITE—Same as the red only in white, E. CLASS D Class D Camellias are all new Rare varieties grafted on 4 year roots. The purpose of a grafted plant is to age the plant so that it will grow faster and bloom younger. We do this by grafting onto the root of a Camellia that has grown three or four years. This usually makes it bloom the second year after grafting it. VOTO" V2 in Bee ares aa $5.00: °18 -to(24ins ae $9.00 129(O cE eit ee ee $6.00" 24. to-30sine {ewe $12.50 LSE SEES TT e ee Lee aes . $7.50 ABBIE WILDER—Peony form pink with white. ADOLPH .AUDUSSON—Crimson, semi-double with showey, yellow stamens, very large bloom, looks like red velvet. ALBA PLENA FIMBRIATA—Double white of perfect form with fringed edges on all petals, M. ASCAPIA or VARIGATED EMPEROR OF RUSSIA—Peony form with white spots, yellow stamens mixed in five different petals, M. AUBURN WHITE—A new variety from Washington, named after the town of Auburn. Semi-double white with long yellow stamens, M. AUGUSTA WILSON—Peony formed deep pink, three to four inch bloom, M. Page Eight CHRISTMAS GLORY—Pale pink semi-double with yellow stamens. Is sometimes called hardy Reticulata for its resemblance, E. COLLETTI MACULATA—Peony form of red with blotches of white 4 in. bloom, M. DAITARINE—Large single pink, predominant yellow sta- mens and petaloids, E. DAYBREAK—Pink peony form, very pale pink, heavy bloomer, M. DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND—Large semi-double white with an occasional pink stripe, a ball of yellow stamens in center, M. ELIZABETH BOARDMAN—Semi-double satiny white, irreg- ular form, yellow stamens interspersed, very lovely, M. ELIZABETH PINK—Pale pink double, large 4 inch bloom, petals recurve backwards, L. ELIZABETH WHITE—Same form as the Elizabeth Pink. EMPEROR WILHELM—THE EMPEROR or GIGANTEA—One of the most spectacular Camellias. Very large bloom of red with white markings, semi-double with cluster of petaloids and stamens in center. Blooms sometimes vary in formation. Very large foliage, M. ENRICO BETTONI—Large bloom of translucent pink, semi- double with stamens interspersed, M. FIMBRIATA SUPERBA—This is a spectacular Camellia also. The same build as a ruffled Petunia; but this camellia has fringed edges, bright rose red. The petals are leathery looking, E. FINLANDIA—Semi-double white with long yellow stamens, very large bloom, M. FINLANDIA VARIGATED—Same as the white except this one has pink stripes like peppermint candy, very lovely for corsage, M. FIRE GOLD—Semi-double red with cluster of golden. sta- mens in center, M. FLAME—Orange red semi-double with. yellow stamens in center, M -GIGANTEA ALBA—Pure white, five petals lay flat with long yellow stamens. A very large bloom, M. Page Nine HARLEQUIN—Very large peony form of pink and white, some blooms on bush are solid color. HELEN OF TROY or H. A. DOWNING—Semi-double deep rosey red with long yellow stamens, petals twist but lay outward. IMURA—Semi-double pure white with yellow stamens. Looks like a large white water-lilly, M. KURO TSUBAKI—Semi-double dark red, almost black, with a single black stamen in center, M. KIMBERLY—Five petals of bright shiney red with a pin cushion center of yellow stamens with red tips, lovely M. iL TREMENTO—Large double flat bloom of Pink marbled with white, lovely M LADY MARY CROMARTE—Large semi-double to loose peony form of deep rosey red, very predominant sta- mens mingled with center ruffled petals, M. LAUREL LEAF—Large double salmon pink, deeper pink at the edge of petals, M. LOTUS—The largest bloom of all the whites. Semi-double tissue paper like white with yellow stamens, 6 inch blooms, M. MAGNOLIA KING—See Emperor Wilhelm. MARCHIONESS OF EXETER—Deep pink peony formed flow- ers, very large blooms, M. MARGARET HIGDON—Loose peony form with stamens mingled with center petals, rose red color with margin of white, M. MRS. CHAS. COBB—Coppery bronze loose peony form with stamens mingled with center petals, very rare M. MRS. ..CHAS. SIMMONS—Large semi-double white, loose construction, stamens intermingled, M. MATHOTIANA RUBRA—Dark red velvet like double formed bloom, large bloom, M. PEONAFLORA—Large semi-double with peony center fleck- ed with pink, lovely M. PINK BEAUTY—Large deep pink dounte: cas recurve un- der, lovely M. Page Ten POPE PIUS 9TH—Very hardy large double red sometimes - with a white stripe, M. PRESIDENT LINCOLN—Very new and scarce. We have only a few grafts of this variety; but will take orders. REGINA DES GIGANTEA—Pale semi-peony form with sta- mens mingled with center petals, very rare and beau- tiful, M. ROOSEVELT BLUE—Very new and scarce. We have only a few grafts of this variety, but will take orders. RAINY SUN—Single red, yellow stamens, E. REINE DES FLEURS—Full double, symetrical pink, spotted white. SCARLETT O’HARA—Large double bright red with white flecks on some blooms. 4 inch blooms, M. SNOWDRIFT—Semi-double snowy white with yellow sta- mens, lovely M. SWEETI VERA—Peony-form of white and pale pink, beauti- ful M TE DEUM—Enormous peony formed dark red, velvet-like M. VEDRINE—Semi-double waxy bright red with yellow sta- mens, glossy green foliage, M. VEINVEANNA—Our new sport from Mykenjaku. White with the veins of red, semi-double with yellow stamens, M. WATERLOO—Semi-double white with loose peony center, enormous size, tissue paper like bloom, M. WM. PENN—Varies in form from full peony to single. Colors are from deepest red and white to a purplish color. Foliage is serrated. Very lovely and rare, M. Page Eleven SASANQUA CAMELLIAS (Fall Blooming Camellias) LO GUO 12 esha, $3.00 18: to 24 in) eee $5.00 TO CO pee eee ee $4.00 BUTTERFLY—Semi-double blush color. CRIMSON KING—Semi-double red. CRIMSON VELVET—Semi-double red. HERYA—Semi-double red. GRANDEFLORA ALBA—Double white. WHITE DOVE—White semi-double, weeping habit grower. ***RETICULATA***Pink Carmine, semi-double. Bloom 6 to 8 inches, finest of all Camellias. Not too hardy first few years; but we have this variety grafted 6 inches off the ground on hardy stems above severe frost line. 1 year graft, grafted on 4 year old roots .............................--- $10.00 ***MRS. DOROTHY VAN DER BOM***—Our own seedling, deep red; single, 4 to 5 inch bloom. Six petals on bloom, predominant dwarf yellow stamens in a perfect circle. Beautiful large dark green foliage. Resembles Camellia Reticulata, but is very hardy. Blooms Feb. to April. 10 to 12 in. $7.50 12to15in. $10.00 15 to 18 in. $15.00 “NEW, RARE, GRAFTED ODDITIES IN CAMELLIAS” ESPALIER TRAINED CAMELLIAS in all shapes, sizes, forms and varieties to grow along narrow strips of fences, Palaves” CLC. oss eee ee ee $15.00 to $25.00 TREE FORM CAMELLIAS, grafted like a tree rose on a stem only weeping down like an umbrella ...... $10.00 to $15.00 CAMELLIAS GRAFTED with three choice varieties on one | 0) C5 94 eRe eNe amano ihe wen Mae PATS LS AL nll eg ea pel Sig des $10.00 withofour. choice varieties... a ee, eee $12.50 with. five: choice ‘varieties ..00. 2. $14.00 with Six: choice \Varietiese=.= 6s. 9) ee ee $15.00 ONE SIX FOOT CAMELLIA GRAFTED WITH 150 DIFFER- ENT VARIETIES ON ONE PLANT which blooms three seasons of the year, fall, winter and spring, all grafted on same plant, which is the world’s record ...... $1,000.00 Page Twelve RHODODENDRON PLANTS ALICE—Deep pink fading to rose with vigorous habit of growth, early midseason bloomer, 15-18 inch .... $4.50 BAGSHOT RUBY—Blood-red, 12-15 inch ....0.00200200.2 i... $4.50 BETTY WORMALD—Light pink with a purple _ blotch, vigorous habit, blooming in May, 12-15 inch ........ $6.00 BUTTERFLY—Pale lemon with chocolate blotch, open itt Ue LOOTIS ATRL AY py eo LO LNs oo ce sire acconies once kes ocean $5.50 C. B. VAN NES—Dark scarlet trusses, vigorous habit, PSEC EAA TIMI ANT te 2 SA TICIE Cte sa 5 ctdasshctoccaiccscededevsaece $6.00 CYNTHIA—Rosey crimson, hardy grower, blooms in MVD ominChy hone. 8 eich te Se. eta Seen Bee $4.50 DR. STOCKER—Creamy white, good habit grower, April EATS TECT IE OASIS fae tne a AS sea Ra ea ee ee $6.00 GRIERSONIANUM—Hybrid, geranium scarlet, blooms late Meguro averynlovely. 12-15 °INCN cette, $5.50 GILL’S CRIMSON—Blood crimson, vigorous habit, late EMUSSRE TOW Wag wa (Sl gh 3 LA2 BS oy ba Ve) eh aba cica aval Warn af soe $6.00 FABIA—Orange flowers, good grower, late May, early ETE PAS IES 9 N6T ed 04 RAC TEO ERE hescy 2 La aes is Onan ne ea ER $6.00 J. H. VAN NES—Soft red, dwarfish habit, May bloomer, ODUCTEB STAY G RNa ak a a eles er is ptr eee te $5. 50 JOHN WALTER—Crimson, good grower, May bloomer, SAA yD aY ed GUS POS BG MY Sh Sart lotrel ea a $4. 50 LADY C. WALCH—Blush edged pink, 12-15 inch ............ $4.50 LODER’S WHITE—Pale pink flowers fading to white, compact spreading habit, early May bloomer, 12-15 NEGLE, ye o6rceaeh lacs MEM eee ee US, SE ARUP pepe aR $6.00 MADAM DE BRUIN—Cerise red, 12-15 inch. .................... $5.00 MRS. A. T. DE LA MARE—Tall truss of dark pink, neat habit, early June bloomer, 12-15 inch ........................ $4.50 PINK PEARL—Rose pink fading to _ blush, tall vigorous erower, blooms in May,-15-18%inch 2....-2. 2... $4.50 TRILBY—Good truss of deep crimson, very vigorous, late (ROE, DECI Hg Va) 5 Ooi ieee Meaty yA Reon AE ep ete Rn $5.00 Page Thirteen UNKNOWN WARRIOR—Bright red, vigorous’ spreading habit, late. April, 12-15 inch 2 2 $6.00 WHITE PEARL—Pale pink fading to pure white, 15-18 DVCH yipseccdescgus onc lbsepss-sddes Sackexsay i Ren ae oe $6.00 MRS. MARY ASHLEY—Neat compact habit, salmon pink shaded cream, middle of May bloomer, 12-15 inch $5.50 PINK PEARL, ALICE or CYNTHIA RHODODENDRONS, 2% to 3. fit. bushy with bloombuds —2 =. $9.00 AZALEAS HINODIGIRI—Single bright red, 4 to 6 inches ...........0........ 75¢ HEXE—Double brilliant red, 4 to 6 inches .....2.000.0...e.. 75¢ ROSEA FLORA—Double rose color (like a dwarf rose) 4 to 2 inches 228200 n SS ee ee 75¢ If interested in larger size, please write to us. Page Fourteen PORTLAND CAMELLIA NURSERY 3307 N. Williams Avenue Portland 12, Oregon (Mailing Address) (Please Print Name) (Shipping Address, if different from mailing address) Name |Name ; St. or R. F. D. St. or R. F. D. City & State City & State Ship Via [] Express oO Parcel Post QUAN. | DESCRIPTION When to Ship: Size |) QEACH May We Send an Equally Good Variety if we Are Sold Out of the Kind Ordered? ete sales es oad ee ee [aoe S| PAT menitted yo... ee Te a ee FROM : _ PORTLAND CAMELLIA NURSERY 3307 North Williams Avenue Portland 12, Oregon ‘omen — Ran