Elsie (Mrs. K.C.) McFarland, right, holds some of the blooms that she exhibited at the Tacoma Chrysanthemum Show, held November 1-2, 1941 at the Floral Hall, Pt. Defiance Park. She was one of the outstanding local amateur gardeners, as shown by the blossoms surrounding her and Doris Davey at the McFarland home at 907 No. 13th St. The show was sponsored by the Tacoma and Pierce County League of Garden Clubs. It was a competitive show for amateur growers only. (T. Times 10/28/1941, pg. 5)

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Elsie McFarland, right, and Doris Davey stand in the garden of the McFarland home at 907 No. 13th St., surrounded by chrysanthemum blooms. The photograph was used as publicity for the 9th annual Chrysanthemum Show, scheduled for November 1-2, 1941 at the Floral Hall, Point Defiance Park. (T. Times 10/28/1941, pg. 5)

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Doris Davey, left, and Elsie McFarland smile at the enormous chrysanthemum blooms in their hands. They are posed in the garden of the McFarland home. The McFarlands are some of the best amateur gardeners in the area. They will be entering their blossoms in the 9th annual Chrysanthemum Show at Point Defiance, November 1-2, 1941. (T. Times 10/28/1941, pg. 5)

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