Historic Flowers of Carlsbad - Carlsbad, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 09.457 W 117° 20.476
11S E 468176 N 3668812
A sculpture that mimics the shape of a Bird of Paradise flower in Carlsbad, California.
Waymark Code: WM13N4A
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2021
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The plaque says, "Clint Pedley of Carlsbad received some "bird" seeds in 1934 as a partial payment of an old debt. His brother obtained additional plants from Kate Sessions who was San Diego's pioneer horticulturalist. The Bird of Paradise was adopted as the official flower when Carlsbad was incorporated in 1952."
Group that erected the marker: City of Carlsbad
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Carlsbad, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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