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Photograph caption dated May 30, 1957 reads, "Mrs. Ward Custer of 11535 Sheldon St., Sun Valley, raised this black lily--actually dark purple in color--from a bulb she purchased three years ago. Plant grows outside and requires no special care."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Women--California--Los Angeles Lilies--California--Los Angeles Fritillaria camschatscensis--California--Los Angeles Curiosities and wonders--California--Los Angeles Flowers--California--Los Angeles Plants, Flowering of--California--Los Angeles Aprons--California--Los Angeles Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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