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Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, June 11, 1947

 
Accession number C10:BF 1947.06.11
Alternative title Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, June 11, 1947 discussing bulbs for the Arnold Arboretum, Dumbarton Oaks, and the University of Chicago
Sender
Recipient
Garden Area
Unassigned
Date
1947
Work types
correspondence

Description

Letter discussing 3000 Glory of Lisse and Recurvus Narcissus bulbs for the Arnold Arboretum. Beatrix Farrand expresses difficulty in extracting answers on bulbs from the Arnold Arboretum, Dumbarton Oaks, and the University of Chicago. She asks if it would be possible to order bulbs for the institutions. She expresses that the Leedsi daffodils "were magnificent" this year.

Copy of original unsigned, probably sent by Beatrix Farrand. Original lacking in collection.

Title created by cataloger.

Subjects

Narcissus bulbs
Daffodils
bulbs (plants)
Flowers
Arnold Arboretum
Dumbarton Oaks
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens (Washington, D.C.)
Bryce, James
University of Chicago
letters (correspondence)
Universities and colleges
arboretums
 

Collection

Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
 

Repository

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Rare Book Collection
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington (D.C.)