1935 Rhododendron in WV Postcard

Postmarked in 1947, this vintage postcard captures a quintessential West Virginia landscape, with blooming rhododendrons—the official state flower—gracing the foreground. Lush pink and white blossoms spill across the scene, their vivid colors standing out against the deep greens of the surrounding foliage. A gentle hillside rolls through the middle ground, leading the eye toward a broad, soft green mountain under a pale blue sky. The image is framed in a thin, light yellow border, with “W. VA. 12” in the corner and “Rhododendron, West Virginia State Flower” proudly labeled at the top. The peaceful scenery speaks to the wild beauty of Appalachia, where spring brings the hills to life in color and bloom.