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4-10-2019
Easter Lilies?

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This April 1941 Alva Day image shows a greenhouse growing flowers, I’m guessing Easter lilies. I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong.

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Tags: 1940s, Alva Day, flowers, greenhouse, lilies

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  1. Nellie

    10th April 2019 @ 07:08 AM

    Yes, they are Easter Lilies. I would imagine this is at the green house/florist shop of the Calmette's on Hull Street.

  2. Arthur

    10th April 2019 @ 09:52 AM

    Thanks Nellie. That would make this image about a block away from yesterday's image.

  3. L.E.

    10th April 2019 @ 04:42 PM

    Is the ruler for measuring blossom size?
    I doubt Alva was out for a leisurely stroll, snapping photos. I wonder
    if the greenhouse had just been set up with an automatic electrical system for light and perhaps watering?

  4. Arthur

    10th April 2019 @ 05:34 PM

    I suspect the presence of grow lights was enough to attract Alva Day's camera. Use electric grow lights to get the biggest Easter lilies in town.

  5. Charlott

    11th April 2019 @ 07:38 AM

    I think that was probably the only place in Hood River where Easter Lilies were actually grown. Possibly Calkins had some, but rather doubt it.

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