Tulip Time: A Marvelous Display and Riot of Color

Postmarked 16 May 1952
Allegan, Michigan

Postcard Caption:

Two mile out on Lakewood Blvd., the Nelis Tulip Farm is the "Tulip Headquarters for the Nation". Acre after acre of vari-colored tulip blossoms greet the eye, a delight to inhabitants and visitors alike. Situated in fertile territory, Holland is fast becoming a great nursery center for America.

Message:

We came to Holland for "Tulip Time,' a marvelous display and riot of color. The flower show and Klomper dancing were most interesting. On our way home now. Doubtful about visiting you this summer. Love, Eva and Elmer

The Tulip Time Festival is still annually held in May in Holland, Michigan.

Took Blue Ridge Parkway

Postmarked 8 May 195-
Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Postcard Caption:

Azalea in Bloom in the Heart of the Mountains

Postcard Message:

Thurs. 8:30 P.M. / Drove 186 miles from Gatlinburg to Blowing Rock own (400 pop, maybe 4000 in summer) N.C. Took Blue Ridge Parkway from Oren Vet Hosp near Asheville to here. Altitude up to 5400 along way This own is at 4350 ft. / Dogwood, Blazing Azalea, blue flag. Trillion apple tress and some - in beautiful bloom / Weather better to-day / May get into Va. tomorrow. Love, K--- / We saw no red azaleas but the beautiful yellow.

Many Indian Women Selling Baskets

Postmarked 6 March 1947
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Postcard Caption:

The YUCCA, a plant peculiar to the deserts of the Southwest, is variously called Spanish Bayonet, Lamparas de Dios (Lamps of the Lord) and "Soapweed". It is found in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California. The roots are used by the Indians as soap, while the leaves are used for basket making. It has been adopted as the state flower of New Mexico.

Message:

We have just stopped here at Albuquerque. Saw daffodils in blossom growing in the gardens. This country is filled with interesting sights and many Indian women selling baskets, pottery, etc. Well arrive in L.A. tomorrow / Love Alice

Bouquet

Uncirculated

Here She Is a Beauty

May Each One Be More Happier

Happy birthday to my mother!



Postmarked 18 April 1913
Norridgewock, Maine

Message:

Dear Lizzie, / May you live to have many more Birthdays and may each one be more happier than the last / Ever yours / Emma J.W.

Full of the Devil, Too

Postmarked 11 June 1912
San Francisco, California

Message:

Dear Mother / Many thanks for the lilly of the valleys, wish you could see the lovely roses Agnes just brought in. I do wish you could see that child now. She gets larger every day and full of the devil, too, believe me. Love from us all to you all. / Agnes 

How Are You Feeling These Days?

Postmarked 7 September 1909 (?)
Location Unknown

Message:

How are you feeling these day / U Lovelett

Short, sweet, and to the point! While the message isn't interesting (except I wonder if the signature is a pseudonym), I do love the botanical illustration on the front.