Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs and a landscape architectural drawing that provide details of the house and garden of the Alomar property in Columbus, Georgia. The images highlight the development of the garden and special areas such as the daffodil fields, pond, and tea house. The photographs are mounted and include copies of notes written by Stephen Howard. Of special interest is a preliminary landscape plan of the Alomar property drawn by Atlanta architect, William C. Pauley.

Scope and Contents The bulk of this collection consists of loose scrapbook pages documenting the Alomar house and gardens in Columbus, Georgia, assembled by Stephen Howard. The scrapbook includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, tour programs, and publications regarding garden tours and garden club activities. Multiple organizations are represented, particularly The Garden Club of Georgia and the Charter Garden Club, along with various flower show programs. Of special note is correspondence from...

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This collection contains photographs of the Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon, daffodil fields, machinery, and farm workers. A small number of images depict Jan De Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms owner and bulb breeder, with other unidentified men. Also included in the collection are images of packing crates, farm buildings, and identified narcissi. Of special interest are women and children posing in the daffodil fields with Mount Hood visible in the background.

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This collection contains administrative records and publications such as nursery catalogs, pamphlets, articles, and periodicals that document the history and activities of the American Daffodil Society. Board of directors minutes include financial and membership reports, as well as minutes from the executive committee meetings. These materials show the interests and areas of research that the society pursues.

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This collection contains flower show brochures that detail the exhibits sponsored by the society. These materials offer information on daffodil varieties and judging standards.