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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 22, 1954 reads, "Love of camellias led to 6,000 plant business for Sheriff's Deputy Alpha Hartman which he pursues during off hours in lath house behind home in San Fernando foothills. Assistant flower picker is Hartman's niece, Merry Faye, 2."; See images #00139315 through #00139318 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Floriculture--California--San Fernando Cut flower industry--California--San Fernando Flowers--California--San Fernando Camellias--California--San Fernando Flowering shrubs--California--San Fernando Greenhouses--California--San Fernando Floriculturists--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando Toddlers--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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