From left to right: Paul Ecke Jr., Manabu Kurishima, Kimie Kurishima (wife of Manabu), Lizbeth Ecke, and Professor Tsurishima. Taken on a business trip to visit Japanese poinsettia growers and establish a plant patent act in Japan.
Paul Ecke Jr. (back row, red shirt), Professor Alex Laurie (back row, red plaid shirt). Dude Engel, former classmate and friend of Paul Ecke Jr. from Ohio State University.
Dr. Marc Cathey (left), director, U.S. National Arboretum, Dinah Shore (center), and Paul Ecke Jr. (right) on the set of the Dinah Shore Show. Paul Ecke Jr. promoted poinsettias on national television shows during Christmas. The Paul Ecke Ranch…