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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 …
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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. …