Subtitle Garden State -

In 1954, the state legislature voted to put "Garden State" on license plates. Governor Robert Meyner initially vetoed it, arguing that New Jersey was an industrial state, not just a farm. The legislature overrode him, proving that the people of Jersey preferred the image of the orchard over the factory.

For many, the name "Garden State" feels like a punchline delivered while driving past the industrial smokestacks of the Turnpike. But veer off the highway, and you’ll find the nickname is an honest inheritance. subtitle Garden State

While the and Sweet Corn are the crown jewels, the "Garden State" identity has evolved into several distinct meanings: In 1954, the state legislature voted to put