Growing a Community: Pioneers of the Japanese American Floral Industry

Golden West Nursery

Golden West Nursery took over Z. Shibata’s nursery at 460 105th Ave., Oakland beginning in 1918. The nursery operated under Isono, Matsuoka, and Tatsuna until 1925. It was then run by Isono and Tatsuta until 1934. After this Tatsuna is listed as the sole proprietor until at least 1940.