Cows on a farm in the Hood River area. Several calves can be seen in a grassy area beneath a blooming tree, next to several wooden buildings. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 12, 1953 (negative 5 of 8).

Blooming orchards in the Hood River area. Two Shetland ponies and a horse are in the foreground of the image. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 12, 1953 (negative 1 of 8).

People prepare a float for the second annual Blossom Festival in Hood River. A blooming tree has been mounted onto the float, which appears to be parked in a garage. One man is leaning towards the tree. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 12, 1953 (negative 6 of 8).