Photograph of camellia blossoms in vases and bowls, labeled and displayed on a long table. The photograph may have been taken at the Portland Camellia Society show in 1942.

Photograph of camellia blossoms in a shallow decorative bowl, possibly at the Portland Camellia Society show in 1942.

Photograph of an arrangement of camellia blossoms and a coffee service set on a wooden table. On the table next to the camellias is a first-prize ribbon with the words “Portland Camellia Society” on it. The photograph was probably taken at the Portland Camellia Society show in 1942.

Photograph of camellia blossoms arranged in a shallow decorative bowl. A prize ribbon on the table next to the camellias has the following text: “First Prize / First Annual Camellia Show / Portland Camellia Society / Mar. 31 - Apr. 1 1942.”

Photograph of an unidentified woman leaning on a small table on which camellias and a tea set are displayed. The photograph may have been taken at the Portland Camellia Society show in 1942.

Photograph of camellia blossoms arranged in a shallow bowl with a candle in the center. On either side of the camellia arrangement are matching figurines of the Virgin Mary praying.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing in front of a display of camellia arrangements on a table, possibly at a flower show. The man is looking at a label with the text “C. M. Hovey” on it. C. M. Hovey is a variety of camellia.

Photograph of a camellia flower in a small vase. Next to the vase is a prize ribbon bearing the text: “First Prize / First Annual Camellia Show / Portland Camellia Society / Mar. 31 - Apr. 1 1942.”

A close-up of a camellia, grown by H.H. Harm, most likely in Portland (negative 3 of 6).

A potted camellia plant, grown by H.H. Harm, most likely in Portland. A patterned background has been pinned to part of the wall behind the plant (negative 1 of 6).

A close-up of a Finlandia Camellia flower, most likely grown in Portland (negative 1 of 1).