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 a smiling woman sitting on a bench with her arms and lap full of flowers. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal on May 5, 1931, under the headline “To Brighten Sick Rooms.” The photograph had the following caption: “Mrs. F. Louis Stoeckle and an armful of the blooms which the Plant, Fruit and Flower Guild is taking from the recent flower show in Laurelhurst park for distribution to hospitals. The flowers were part of the exhibits. They are going first to charity hospitals, then to the others.”

Photograph of tulips in a pot sitting on a lawn. A tag and prize ribbon are attached to the plant. Text is partially visible on the ribbon; it reads: “Prize / Portland Flower and Garden Show / 1931.” This photograph, along with image No. 371N3453, 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: “White tulips in a royal blue porcelain vase are something to conjure with, visitors at the garden show learn.” 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 a vase of flowers on the ground. A tag is tied around the bottom of the vase, and 1931 Portland Flower and Garden Show prize ribbon is attached to the plant. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of a vase of flowers on the ground. A tag is tied around the bottom of the vase, and a 1931 Portland Flower and Garden Show prize ribbon is attached to the plant. The garden show was put on by the Portland Garden Club and the Portland parks bureau.

Photograph of a garden display consisting of multiple varieties of primroses planted among rocks. A sign on the display reads “Carl Starker Gardens / Jennings Lodge, Oregon.”

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 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 a garden display consisting of primroses planted among moss, rocks and a small hollow tree stump, possibly false. The photograph was probably taken on April 30, 1943, during the American Primrose Society show at the Public Service Building in Portland.

Photograph of three potted primroses on a table. A label tied to the primrose on the left has the words “American Primrose Society” across the top. The label lists the primrose variety as “Japonica” and the exhibitor as “Ray Pugh.” The photograph was probably taken on April 30, 1943, during the American Primrose Society show at the Public Services Building in Portland.

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.

Photograph of a display consisting of primroses and other flowers, a tiny fence, and a miniature victory garden. A marker in the miniature garden features the word “Victory” above a large letter “V” with a United States flag in the center. The photograph was probably taken on April 30, 1943, during the American Primrose Society show at the Public Service Building in Portland.

Photograph of two unidentified men looking at primrose display resembling a garden bed. A sign on the wall above the display reads: “Carl Starker Gardens / Jennings Lodge, Oregon.” The photograph was probably taken on April 30, 1943, during the American Primrose Society show at the Public Service Building in Portland.

Photograph of three arrangements of primroses: two in decorative bowls and one consisting of blossoms in a row of four small swan-shaped vases. 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 unidentified man standing next to a display of dozens of primrose plants in pots. He is holding another potted primrose in one hand. 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 unidentified man and woman facing each other. They are standing next to a garden display on a long table. The display consists of a wheelbarrow full of primroses next to a mock garden bed, also planted with primroses. Lying next to the wheelbarrow are a straw hat, a pair of gardening gloves, and two signs. One sign reads: “It’s Planting Time!” The other sign reads: “Mrs. Wilmot’s Primroses / Gardens at Lake Grove / Upper Boone’s Ferry Road / also Farmers Co-Op. Market Section 11. / S. W. Yamhill St.” 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 a garden display constructed to resemble an outdoor bed planted with flowers, possibly primroses. In the background, several women are walking among tables with flower arrangements on them. The photograph may have been taken at a flower show.

Photograph of flower arrangements on a long table. The photograph may have been taken at a flower show.

Photograph of an unidentified woman leaning against a faux wishing well indoors, possibly at a flower show. A handwritten sign on the well reads: “Drop a Coin / Make a Wish.” A bucket of flowers is resting on the edge of the well, and more flowers are planted at the base.