Cherry Orchard in Bloom

A cherry orchard in full bloom is the subject of this postcard from the 1940's. This linen card, softly colored in pinks and white captures the springtime beauty of fruit trees. Rows and rows of cherry trees seemingly stretch as far as the eye can see, converging in the far distance at what we can only assume is the cluster of homestead trees and houses where the families live that work this well kept orchard. For pictures of our orchard home in Kittitas Valley, Washington, take a peak at the Orchard Seasons page.

The message on the back of the postcard written in January 1944 obliquely refers to men in the service during WWII. It reads:

Dear Hannah, Glad to get your card. Hope you don't get sick. Sincerely hope your sisters husband is better by now. There is so much sickness around. I had to get medicine from the Dr befor I could get over the flu. Hope you keep hearing from Jim. Suppose Claude will soon be going. Write. As ever, Ruth