Fred Edmunds, curator of the Rose Test Gardens in Portland, at the Portland Rose Society show, at the Meier & Frank company auditorium. He holds a glass vase in one hand, and a bunch of roses in the other. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 16, 1949 (negative 2 of 10).

Eleanora Kimball with flowers at the Oregon Journal’s annual Shrub and Garden Furnishings show in Portland. She sits next to a group of daffodils and smiles at the camera. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 6, 1952 (negative 1 of 2).

A close-up of a rose from the Portland Rose Society’s fall rose show, at the Meier & Frank auditorium. A story about the rose show was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, September 29, 1951 (negative 1 of 10).

Rose Festival Queen Gloria Krieger and the 1951 court visiting a rose show in Portland. Krieger wears a crown as the group stands behind a table holding vases of roses (negative 1 of 9).

A rose at the Portland Rose Society show at the Meier & Frank company auditorium. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, October 16, 1949 (negative 7 of 10).

A woman poses next to a rose display at a flower show for the Portland Rose Festival. She has one hand on a rose while smiling towards the camera, with a model airplane visible behind the bouquet (negative 5 of 5).

A flower display at a show for the American Primrose Society in Portland. Multiple types of Primrose are displayed on a bed of moss. A story discussing the show was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 24, 1949 (negative 3 of 9).

A flower display for the Oregon Fuchsia Society show at the Portland Art Museum. From left to right: Mrs. William Menke (entry chairman), Mrs. S.P. Caniparoli, and Mrs. Robert Proctor (president of the fuchsia society). This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 26, 1948 (negative 1 of 3).

Women stand in front of a rose display at the 1948 Rose Show, as part of the Portland Rose Festival. The display features the painting of a covered wagon, under an awning that reads “Oregon’s 100th Anniversary, 60 years of rose shows.” Above the display is a decorative facade with human figured (negative 6 of 6).

Sharon Gay Nugent (7425 S.E. Market Street) looks at a cardboard cutout of a woman in a dress a Lady Slipper Clinic show in Portland. The cutout is adorned with flower corsages. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 30, 1947 (negative 1 of 3).

Two women look downward at a table holding plates of vegetables at the flower show at Binsmead Middle School in Portland. Plates holding peppers, figs, and tomatoes can be seen next to a pumpkin and squash (negative 1 of 3).

The Portland Rose Festival Nicholson Bowl, holding a bouquet of roses during a flower show (negative 6 of 9).

A rose, photographed at a rose show during the Portland Rose festival (negative 4 of 9).

A Saturnia rose, photographed at a show during the Portland Rose festival, grown by Mrs. Nat Schoen of Vancouver. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 16, 1946 (negative 1 of 9).

Photograph showing a rose show at the 1941 Rose Festival, at civic auditorium. Two young women face one another and stand next to a table holding vases of roses (negative 11 of 11).

Photograph showing a rose show at the 1941 Rose Festival, at civic auditorium. Roses in vases are arranged on a table, behind which men and women are standing (negative 4 of 11).

Photograph showing a rose show at the 1941 Rose Festival, at civic auditorium. A man is leaning on a table, which is holding rose-filled vases. Above the table is a sign attached to the wall, reading “Portland Postal Employees National Air Mail Rose Show” (negative 10 of 11).

Photograph showing blossoms in vases on a table outdoors during a rhododendron show. Under the vases are labels and prize ribbons. The words “The American Rhododendron Society” are visible at the bottom of the label beneath the vase in front. Image note: Light leak on left side of negative.

Photograph showing an unidentified woman sitting at a typewriter. On the desk in front of the typewriter is a rose in a vase. The woman is holding a ribbon, probably a prize ribbon. Attached to the rose is a label bearing the words “Journal Flower Show” and a date that may be 1944.

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.”

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.