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 simply as "Royal Palms and Flowers, Florida," a typical view of the state's ornamental tropical plantings promoted to mid-century tourists. Royal palms (Roystonea regia) 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
Wish you could bring your camera
along, we have so
much of it here. Grandpa, Emil,
and John Hanna from Penna
went click, click, shell finding and all
got scared, that was something.
I am well, hope you are having
some sunny weather, we had a
wonderful time. Love to all,
from your Grandma + Grandpa
Linen-textured stock with visible crosshatch grain; narrow white border at edges; caption printed in upper left.
Postmark: SILVER SPRINGS FLA FEB [illegible] 195? — linen-era Curt Teich "C.T. Art-Colortone" back with 2¢ John Adams pair and printed VIA AIR MAIL; light corner/edge wear, pencil message written sideways along the long edge.
Cite this card
Royal Palms and Flowers, Florida, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/royal-palms-and-flowers-florida-circa-1940-1930. Accessed October 24, 2026.
