Photograph of a vase of peony blossoms on a doorstep.

Photograph of roses arranged in a basket. The basket is sitting on a doorstep.

Photograph of roses arranged in a tall basket on a windowsill.

Photograph of roses arranged in tall basket on a doorstep. A small ribbon is attached to the bouquet. The following text is visible on the ribbon: “Portland Rose Show / First Prize.”

Photograph of roses arranged in a tall basket on a windowsill.

Photograph of three roses in a vase. A tag is tied around the base of the vase. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of roses in a vase. A tag is tied around the base of the vase.

Photograph of a basket of irises outdoors on a small stand or table. A medal and a label with the word “Suzanne” on it are attached to the basket.

Photograph of a basket of irises outdoors on a small stand or table. A medal and a label with the word “Suzanne” on it are attached to the basket.

Photograph of a basket of flowers on a doorstep.

Photograph of flowers in an urn-shaped vase. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a basket of flowers on a doorstep. An unidentified man with a ribbon on his lapel is partially visible in the background.

Photograph of flowers in three vases attached to a tall metal stem. A tent, benches, and people are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Portland Flower and Garden Show. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of three vases of peonies on the sidewalk outside a building.

Photograph of a table covered with a tablecloth and set with dishes, glasses, candles, and a centerpiece of flowers in a vase. This photograph, along with image No. 371N3447, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on May 3, 1931. The photographs were published under the headline “At the Garden Show in Laurelhurst.” This photograph had the following caption information: “A dinner table arrangement by Mrs. Hamilton Corbett, with Venetian glass, gold and white china on creamy satin damask, and yellow tulips, tea roses and white lilacs for the floral tribute.” The photographs accompanied a story about the Portland Flower and Garden Show titled “Beauty Marks Garden Show Held by Club.” The show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

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 three unidentified women and an unidentified man standing next to a table on which primrose arrangements are displayed. The photograph may have been taken at the American Primrose Society show in 1943 or 1944. Both shows were held in Portland; the 1943 show was at the Public Service Building, and the 1944 show was at the Portland Art Museum.

Photograph of an arrangement of primroses, possibly at the 1944 American Primrose Society show in Portland. On the table next to the arrangement is a label with the word “Wayside” on it, and a prize ribbon with the text “Primrose Society / First Award / 1944.”

Photograph of a variety of flower arrangements arrayed on a table, possibly at a flower show. Each arrangement is accompanied by a label or small sign, and what appear to be prize ribbons are lying on the table next to some of the arrangements.

Photograph of an arrangement of daffodils in a decorative rectangular container. A label in front of the arrangement reads: “Compliments of the Peninsula Garden Club.”

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing with an arrangement of primroses in a shallow decorative bowl. The woman is wearing a dress or jacket with the words “Public Services Building” on one of the chest pockets. The photograph was probably taken on April 30, 1943, during the American Primrose Society show at the Public Service Building in Portland.

Photograph of an arrangement of primroses in a shallow tray. The photograph was probably taken on April 30, 1943, during the American Primrose Society show at the Public Service Building in Portland.