Marion Miller, 1956 winner of the Chrysanthemum Show, McEwan Photo Studio Collection, Willamette Heritage Center, 2006.002.1484.002

This photo originally appeared in the Oregon Statesman on November 4, 1956, page 24. Caption reads: Mrs. Marion Miller, comparatively new in Salem flower and garden shows, expressed great surprise Saturday when her entry, shown here, was judged the most outstanding arrangement of the entire show. She also won sweepstakes by garnering the most points in arrangements in the entire show.