A row of tall royal palms lines a sandy path or drive, with masses of pink and white flowering shrubs, likely bougainvillea and oleander, beneath them against a pale blue sky. The caption names the scene "Royal Palms and Flowers, Florida," a typical view of the state's ornamental tropical plantings sold to tourists in the mid-20th century. Royal palms are native to South Florida and the Caribbean and were widely planted along streets and estates in the early 20th century.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pencil
Dear Beverly, How are you all.
Wish we could bring a lot of
sunshine along, we have so
much of it here. Grandpa, Emil,
and John Hames & son Dennis
went deep sea fishing and all
got seasick, that was something.
Soon we'll be home. We are leaving
Silver Springs tomorrow, we had a
wonderful time so far, now to get
ready. Love to all, Grandma + Grandpa
Linen-textured stock with visible crosshatch grain; narrow white border at edges; caption printed in upper left.
Postmark: SILVER SPRINGS FLA FEB 5 1955 — linen-era Curt Teich "C.T. Art-Colortone" back with 2¢ John Adams pair and purple VIA AIR MAIL handstamp; light corner/edge wear, pencil message written sideways along the long edge.
Cite this card
Royal Palms and Flowers, Florida, 1955, postcard, c. 1955. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/royal-palms-and-flowers-florida-1955. Accessed November 2, 2026.
