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[ New Search ] Rare Rhododendron in Botanical Garden Location : Oakland, CA Date : Jun 20, 1940 Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : RG 69-39-23643 Enlarged Image Description : The WPA has developed and maintains a botanical garden at the University of California which employs 35 workers; covers 54 acres and has a total of 5,000 species of plants. Research work is carried on to develop new varieties of plants. Shown here is a rare rhododendron from Southwest China which has been known to attain a height of 60 feet in the wild. Listed Under: [Professional Services][Research][University of California]