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Produces rare blossom. Torontonians willhav an opportunity over the week-end to see the Allan Gardens conservatory century plant in full bloom. The pl(...)
Produces rare blossom. Torontonians willhav an opportunity over the week-end to see the Allan Gardens conservatory century plant in full bloom. The pl(...)

Produces rare blossom. Torontonians willhav an opportunity over the week-end to see the Allan Gardens conservatory century plant in full bloom. The pl(...)

Date8/12/1938
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Original Toronto Star caption: Produces rare blossom. Torontonians willhav an opportunity over the week-end to see the Allan Gardens conservatory century plant in full bloom. The plant is between 40 and 50 years old. Theoretically it blooms only once in 100 years. The 12-foot plant will be at its best comencing tomorrow.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114476F
Artist's workroom where Bronka Michalowska produces all her work has a kiln where she fires the enamelled tile, jugs and bowls. Here she examines a pl(...)
Artist's workroom where Bronka Michalowska produces all her work has a kiln where she fires the enamelled tile, jugs and bowls. Here she examines a pl(...)
9/20/1969
While Torontonians discard coats and start thinking about gardens
While Torontonians discard coats and start thinking about gardens
4/6/1948
Yesterday. Thousands of Torontonians strolled casually down the centre of Yonge St. through a maze of trees and temporary gardens set out in the centr(...)
Yesterday. Thousands of Torontonians strolled casually down the centre of Yonge St. through a maze of trees and temporary gardens set out in the centr(...)
5/31/1971
Fleeing week-end heat, thousands of Torontonians sought relief on the beaches and in the water
Fleeing week-end heat, thousands of Torontonians sought relief on the beaches and in the water
7/14/1947
Robert Lantos, left, whose company produces the television series E.N.G., above, is diversifying and looking abroad for new business opportunities.
Robert Lantos, left, whose company produces the television series E.N.G., above, is diversifying and looking abroad for new business opportunities.
10/25/1990
Learning to walk again. Struck suddenly last October with a rare disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which produces muscle pain and weakness, Sean(...)
Learning to walk again. Struck suddenly last October with a rare disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which produces muscle pain and weakness, Sean(...)
4/23/1976
Where the lilacs grow, Gardener Philip Rogic enjoys the heady perfume of lilacs in full bloom as he cuts the grass at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington
Where the lilacs grow, Gardener Philip Rogic enjoys the heady perfume of lilacs in full bloom as he cuts the grass at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington
5/22/1991
Crosses sea under own canvas from Norway, Torontonians will soon have a chance to see the sailing ship Sortlandet, which has crossed the ocean from No(...)
Crosses sea under own canvas from Norway, Torontonians will soon have a chance to see the sailing ship Sortlandet, which has crossed the ocean from No(...)
5/20/1933
British businessman Joe Bamford boasts high productivity at his Staffordshire plant, which produces earth-moving equipment. Bamford, who went into business after World War II says U.K. is underdeveloped. Plant has no unions.
British businessman Joe Bamford boasts high productivity at his Staffordshire plant, which produces earth-moving equipment. Bamford, who went into business after World War II says U.K. is underdeveloped. Plant has no unions.
7/15/1969
A confirmed pipe smoker, Dr. A. S. Macpherson, Toronto's medical officer of helath, is giving up the habit this week on Weedless Wednesday, the day all Torontonians are urged to quit smoking and win the Great Cold Turkey Challenge. He scored 13 out of 15 on our quiz.
A confirmed pipe smoker, Dr. A. S. Macpherson, Toronto's medical officer of helath, is giving up the habit this week on Weedless Wednesday, the day all Torontonians are urged to quit smoking and win the Great Cold Turkey Challenge. He scored 13 out of 15 on our quiz.
1/19/1983
Sky-high promotion. Tourists and Torontonians saw the latest advertising method on the waterfront yesterday as the Fuji blimp hovers over the Queen's (...)
Sky-high promotion. Tourists and Torontonians saw the latest advertising method on the waterfront yesterday as the Fuji blimp hovers over the Queen's (...)
7/15/1991
Digging out: Torontonians had to shovel and brush then clamber over treacherous snow banks to get to work today after last night's storm swept southern Ontario
Digging out: Torontonians had to shovel and brush then clamber over treacherous snow banks to get to work today after last night's storm swept southern Ontario
12/3/1991