Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
New England Seed Store
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023
1. New England Seed Store Marker
On this site stood the store of James L. L. F. Warren, an influential center of agriculture during the Gold Rush. Here at the New England Seed Store, the camellia was first introduced into California in February, 1852.
Camellia
Erected 1989 by State Department of Parks and Recreation (June 1989).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1852.
Location. 38° 35.008′ N, 121° 30.291′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. Marker is at the intersection of "J" Street and Commonwealth Avenue when traveling west on "J" Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vernon-Brannan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Booth Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pony Express (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); B.F. Hastings Bank Building
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Regarding New England Seed Store. The City of Sacramento has long been known as the home of the flowering camellia, with thousands of specimens beautifying the city in practically every section. This beautiful flower thrives more successfully and blooms more profusely in California's Capital City than in any other place in the United States. Historically, the camellia is thought to have been discovered as a gardening source in China around 2,000 years ago.
Camellias were first introduced to California in the 1850s and have become a Sacramento tradition. The Camellia Grove, located at the State Capital, pays tribute to the pioneers who shaped the state. The camellia was designated as the official flower of the City of Sacramento by Ordinance No.2269, Fourth Series adopted February 16, 1961
Source: City of Sacramento Official Web Site
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 14, 2005
2. New England Seed Store Marker
Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, June 1, 2013
3. New England Seed Store and the Camellia Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 14, 2005
4. Close Up of Art Work on Photo
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 14, 2005
5. Site of the New England Seed Store
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,229 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 20, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
