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Photograph caption dated January 2, 1959 reads, "Float made up of more than 180,000 flowers depicts Burbank's 'dream of the most beautiful floral entry ever conceived by human beings.' Included among flowers covering float are orchids, carnations, stock, heather, azaleas, chrysanthemums and ferns."
Tournament of Roses Association Tournament of Roses Parade floats--Designs and plans Parade floats--Models Parade floats--Awards Parade floats Parades Flowers Streets Night photographs Pasadena (Calif.)
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