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Description
The Golden Gate International Exposition at Treasure Island ran from 1939-1940. The Roeding family participated with their nursery exhibit at the exposition and also held a nurserymen meeting at the nursery. The 'Golden State' rose, a Meilland/Pyle introduction was introduced at the fair. Footage includes: Flower arrangements by Frances Roeding, wife of George Roeding, Jr.; Daffodil test garden showing more than 100 varieties; Golden State, the Official Rose of Golden Gate International Exposition. Inter-titles were: Some suggestions for Spring Flower Arrangements; Daffodil Test Garden showing more than 100 varieties; Cleopatra Daffodil — A very late flowering variety; Tresserve Daffodil; Hera — A late flowering White Daffodil; Tulles Hostilius — Jonquil Hybrid with several flowers on each stem, Fragrant; John Evelyn — One of the Newest Varieties; Giant Killer Daffodil; Alasnam — Note 3 flowers first year from our Double-Nose Bulbs; Jonquila Simplex — Very fragrant little Jonquil; Tresserve — Larger and later than King Alfred; Van Waveren’s Giant — Flowers Four and Five Inches Across; Eve — A new White Trumpet Daffodil; Mrs. Backhouse — The Pink Daffodil; Sylvanite — Remains in flower longer than most large Daffodils; Lovenest — Another “Pink” Daffodil; Milford-Haven — A new short Trumpet Daffodil; President Carnot — White Trumpet Daffodil; Francisca Drake; Croesus; Gallipoli; Lady Moore — A Barrii Narcissus; Laurens Koster — A Poetaz Narcissus; Firetail — A good red cup Narcissus; Queen of Spain — Rock Garden Daffodil; Hoop Petticoat Daffodil — Four to Eight Inches Tall; Tulip Clusiana — Candy Stick or Lady Tulip; Tulip Greigii — Six Inches Across; Iris Puila — A Dwarf Sort for Rock Gardens; Morea Glaucopis — Peacock Iris from South Africa; Gladiolus Tristis — Night Scented Gladiolus; Yellow Queen Dutch Iris; White Excelsior Dutch Iris; Adrian Backer Iris; Violet Queen Iris; White Flowering Quince — Blooms twice each spring; Azalea Mme. Van Der Cruyssen; Azalea vervaeneana Alba — A rare variety; Golden State, The Official Rose of the Golden Gate International Exposition; Two girls (the younger listed as Charlene Fournier in the newspaper) and Marie Warenskiold showcase the 'Golden State' rose at 10:30. Can says "Reel no 2 1939 edition Tulips" so this might have been shown at the world's fair or to garden clubs. Someone has taped this on the can "1939 Flower arrangement; Daffodil test gardens showing more than 100 varieties tulips & daffodils"
Type
moving image
Format
Print Reversal Silent Color 16mm film
Form/Genre
Home movies
Extent
1 Reel of 1
Identifier
cafrcnc_000073
Language
English
Subject
Plants Nursery growers Bulbs (Plants) Exhibitions Roses California Nursery Co Golden Gate International Exposition (1939-1940 : San Francisco, Calif.)
Provenance
California Nursery Company - Roeding Collection California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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