Aalsmeer’s Blooming Legacy: Dutch Flower Trade in 1930 in Color!

This enchanting colorized footage transports you to Aalsmeer, Netherlands, in 1930—nearly a century ago—revealing the town’s vibrant role as the capital of the Dutch flower trade. Nestled near Schiphol Airport, ideal for shipping fresh flowers, plants, and bulbs worldwide, Aalsmeer buzzes with activity: growers tending blooms, auction houses bustling with Dutch auctions (using clocks to drop prices until a buyer strikes), and picturesque canals lined with vibrant petals. A window into a timeless floral tradition, this restored film grips history buffs, gardening enthusiasts, and Dutch culture lovers, offering a dazzling glimpse of Aalsmeer’s golden age before modern logistics reshaped its fields.