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doc Letter from Len to the American Carnation Society (ddr-densho-433-222)

Len writes to the American Carnation Society with a brief history of the carnation industry in Portugal.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-222/

doc Letter from Carlos Bee to Kimi and Ken Fujii (ddr-densho-433-71)

A letter forwarded to Kimi and Kenji Fujii from Carlos Bee to K. Patrick Okura recommending Kenji for recognition by the Japanese American Citizens League.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-71/

img Plants in a greenhouse (ddr-densho-433-756)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-756/

doc Letter from Suzy Ruhe to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-91)

Suzy Ruhe writes to Kimi Fujii about Kimi's Spring Garden Show and invites her to the Baby Zoo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-91/

img Hayward locations (ddr-densho-433-562)

A photocopy of four photographs of Hayward locations.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-562/

img Flowers in a greenhouse (ddr-densho-433-757)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-757/

doc Thank you note from Camilla Peterson to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-108)

Camilla Peterson thanks Kimi Fujii for donating tickets to a home and garden show.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-108/

img Interior of a plant nursery (ddr-densho-433-563)

Interior view of a plant nursery, likely Fujii Nursery.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-563/

doc Letter from Harold P. See to Kimiko Fujii (ddr-densho-433-837)

Harold P. See writes to Kimiko Fujii thanking her for her contribution to the Green Thumb broadcast program.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-837/

img Two men in greenhouse (ddr-densho-433-761)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-761/

doc Letter from Clara Shirpser to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-67)

Clara Shirpser writes to Kimi Fujii about a garden show they both attended recently.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-67/

doc Letter from Yutaka to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-10)

Koby, who refers to himself as "Yutaka" writes to Kimi Fujii about her dating again, complaints about a woman he calls "the ship," the military draft, and his plans to dig victory gardens during the summer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-10/

img Fujii nursery (ddr-densho-433-560)

Written on verso: Boiler room and water tank, background is John Muir Elementary School, ca. 1930.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-560/

doc Japanese flower-growing industry in America (ddr-densho-329-844)

Five-page essay, possibly distributed as a pamphlet, giving an overview of the history of Japanese flower growers in the US. Emphasizes contributions of Kan Yoshiike and the Domoto brothers in particular. Narrates the history of immigration of major contributors to the industry, history of the various business organizations for floriculturists in California, and of chrysanthemum cultivation. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-844/

img Mr. Nakata and son in a greenhouse (ddr-densho-37-1193)

Included annotation: M-206, Mr. Nakata, his son and Mr. Quast.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1193/

img Flowers in a greenhouse (ddr-densho-37-1194)

Included annotation: M-204.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1194/

img Mr. Nakata holding chrysanthemums (ddr-densho-37-1195)

Included annotation: M-201, Mr. Nakata and his chrysanthemums.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1195/

img Flowers outside the administration building (ddr-densho-37-1099)

Included annotation: P-407, Flowers, Ad. Bldg..

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1099/

img Workers in a flower field (ddr-densho-37-1057)

Included annotation: H-407, stocks, Canal Nursery.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1057/

img Gardeners tend to sweet pea plants (ddr-densho-37-1058)

Included annotation: H-408, Sweet peas, Canal Nursery.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1058/

img Growing carnations (ddr-densho-37-1404)

Included annotation: G-507, Carnation shed.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1404/

img Mr. Nakata tending to zinnias (ddr-densho-37-1196)

Included annotation: N-201, Zinnia garden, Canal.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1196/

doc Letter to Domoto Bros. Nursery (ddr-densho-356-199)

Envelope addressed to Domoto Bros. postmarked Dec. 27, 1922 Santa Rosa, California. Stored in the envelope were two letters and three postcard. First letter stored in envelope is to Mr. Domoto from K. Nagasawa of Santa Rosa dated Dec. 27, 1922. The letter is an acknowledgment of a shipment of flowers as a gift, and a …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-199/

doc Bright Spots of the Chysanthemum History of California (ddr-densho-329-842)

Four-page pamphlet describing the history of chrysanthemum cultivation in California. Explains that chrysanthemums have a long tradition in Japan, including the popular Kiku Matsuri chrysanthemum festival in October and their use in the Imperial Seal of Japan, but are generally not commercialized. Spans history of commercial cultivation methods in early 20th century America and innovations by …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-842/

doc Domoto Family induction program (ddr-densho-329-843)

Program from the award presentation and induction of the Domoto family into the California Floriculture Hall of Fame, presented by the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation and the California Ornamental Research Foundation. Program includes a schedule of events, a two-page history of the Domoto family's nursery and its impact on the floriculture industry, and credits to event …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-843/