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The Largest Rubber Tree In California, Ventura postcard
View of a rubber tree growing near a street. There is a wood frame structure to the left of the tree and other buildings are visible in the background. Tree's branches spread wide, past the two buildings on either side of it. Uppermost branches not…

Friends Hiding Among Sand Dunes
Group of eight people, laying on sand dunes at the beach. Only their heads and shoulders are visible above dunes. Each person is wearing a hat.

Eliza Savage Rose Bushes
Shows an Elizabeth Savage rose bush, possibly in Theodosia Burr Shepherd's garden. Other plants are visible behind bush. Footpaths circle around the plants. A wood building is to the right of the garden.

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Peony
Portrait studio view of a flower identified as a peony. Shows a single flower with several branches of small elliptic leaves. The flower appears to be sprouting from a small pile of soil.

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Morning Glories
Outdoor view of a field of flowers, likely morning glories. The flowers are trumpet shaped and have cordate, heart-shaped leaves. The plants completely fill the view.

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Matilija Poppies postcard
Botanical illustration of Matilija Poppies, a native Californian flower. Four blooms are depicted in front of a neutral background. Each has white petals, which have a crepe paper like appearance, loosely surrounding large, round clusters of stamens,…

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The Ebell Club, Santa Paula postcard
Three quarter view of Ebell Club building in Santa Paula from left side of the building. The building is two stories with a wooden roof and is surrounded by plants and trees. Foreground has a small stream accompanied by grass and plants with a bridge…

Santa Susana Pass postcard
Bird's-eye view of Santa Susana Pass. It is a rocky area with two highway lanes cutting through it. Mountains are visible in the background. Caption at top reads: "Santa Susana Pass, Between San Fernando and Ventura, Calif." Caption at bottom reads:…

Road to Santa Paula Mineral Springs, Mustard in Bloom postcard
Fields of mustard plants in bloom are depicted on either side of a dirt road leading to "Santa Paula Mineral Springs." Mountains are visible in the background.

Caption: Road to Santa Paula Mineral Springs, Mustard in Bloom, Santa Paula Canyon,…

The Bottle Village postcard
View of four buildings that appear to be constructed with glass bottles. There are pathways that also appear to be constructed with glass bottles. Trees are visible in the background behind the buildings. Address at top reads: "THE BOTTLE VILLAGE,…

Daily and Sons Nursery
Interior view of a greenhouse or covered garden. View is looking down a walkway between rows of plants. An unidentified person is standing at a work table at the end of the walkway.

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C. J. Daily and Sons Nursery, Camarillo
Exterior view of C. J. Daily and Sons Nursery in Camarillo, taken from field across the street. Several unidentified men stand outside the building. Two trucks are parked to the left of the building, one loaded with plants. There is an automobile…

Loading Truck at Daily and Sons Nursery
Exterior view of the rear of C. J. Daily and Sons Nursery in Camarillo. Shows two trucks backed into an unpaved driveway. Four unidentified men load saplings from one truck bed to the other. To left of viewer is a garden covered by a pergola where…

Court House Grounds postcard
Landscape view of the Ventura Court House grounds. The court house building is in the background with a fountain and the gardens in the foreground. A man is walking on a path towards the fountain. Caption at bottom reads: "Court House Grounds…

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Flowering plant on house.

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Matilija River Valley

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Stereoscopic View of Plants

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Children Outside, Palm Street Kindergarten
Mounted snapshot of four children playing in an outdoor garden area at Palm Street Kindergarten. Three children are sitting amongst a plant. One girl is standing and holding a large plant leaf in front of her face.

Snowy View of Sexton Home
View of a corner of Walter Sexton's house in the snow with bird of paradise plants in foreground. Photograph taken on Sexton property located at Victoria & Foothill "Sexton Canyon." Snow visible on ground.

Snowy Scene at Sexton Home
View of Walter Sexton's house with snow on the ground. View shows plants, trees and a pool of water, possibly a swimming pool. Library records state "Pool was frozen!" Sexton property located Victoria &
Foothill. "Sexton Canyon."

Max Riave Looking at His Garden
Snapshot of Max Riave looking at his garden. Max is in the left hand side of the frame and can be seen 3/4 view, standing with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a short-sleeved button down shirt and a plaid pants. Various plants are on a ledge…

Gordon Nidever Ruiz and Maria Louise Ruiz
Family photograph of siblings Gordon Nidever Ruiz, age 7, and Maria Louisa Ruiz, age 9, smiling sitting cross-legged on grass in a yard with plants and a fence in the background. Maria Louisa has her right arm around Gordon Nidever's right shoulder…

Lath House at Nusbickel-Warren Nursery
Inside view of lattice covered plant nursery showing some irrigation piping. Caption reads "Lath House at Nusbickle-Warren Nursery Tr. 89."

Marijuana Bust in Oxnard, 1924
Marijuana found in Oxnard Aug. 7, 1924. Four men stand in front of confiscated marijuana plants. Men are (l-r): Harvey Waterman; H. M. Walker, Jr.; J. E. Chrisman; A. J. Murray "Police Chief" (Marshal).

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San Buenaventura Mission Garden, 1902
View of the garden at San Buenaventura Mission. Garden appears to be within a courtyard, with the bell tower visible in the background. The garden contains small trees, palms, and shrubs. There is a bench against the brick wall opposite of the…
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