Aralia spinosa L. (devil’s walking stick, Angelica Tree, Hercules' Club, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder), habit (3.101021)
Date: August 1955Type: Photographic image
Description:Aralia spinosa L. (devil’s walking stick, Angelica Tree, Hercules' Club, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder)
An Aralia spinosa is sited in a grassy lawn area, with taller trees in the background. It appears as if the tree is flowering only at the top.
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Residential street lined with American elms (3.104901)
Date: 1950sCreator: Ware, George
Type: Photographic image
Description:Black and white photograph of a residential street lined with American elms prior to destruction by Dutch elm disease. This image was used in an article for The Morton Arboretum Quarterly, volume 29, number 4 (December 1993), titled "Developing Better Elms: The Plant-resistance Component of Integrated Pest Management." The caption for the image reads:
Before the late 1950s, the streets of many American cities, like the one shown here, were lined with American elms. The beautiful cathedral-like avenues were devastated by Dutch elm disease.
1955/01/04: Sterling Morton to Mary Chapin DuShane (3.104938)
Date: January 4 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Mary Chapin DuShane stating that while his father's primary objective in creating the Arboretum was to build an outdoor woody plant museum, he has also, as she has mentioned, created a sanctuary for birds and men--although the birds are better behaved. She will receive some information about the Arboretum in the near future.
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/01/04: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104939)
Date: January 4 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk attaching a copy of his response to a letter appreciative of the Arboretum written by Mrs. DuShane. He is glad the party on the 28th was a success,. He discusses how they will handle the potential new toll road that will impact the Arboretum. He is impressed with Mr. Fisher's study. He suggests that Godshalk not save any of the doubtful lumber. The work at Morton's house is progressing. Godshalk has cleaned out old equipment not being used and spent the money on new equipment the Arboretum needs. Morton believes the more they can do mechanically, the better. Morton states that the trustees have set an ambitious construction plan, and the additional funds will help. He notes that due to rising prices, the construction should be done sooner rather than later. Morton likes his Gravely tractor pretty well, describing its features. He is writing to Ed Baker about the toll road matter. Christmas in California was wonderful. He closes with a discussion of dangerous driving.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/01/25: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104940)
Date: January 25 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk expressing sympathy on the death of his mother. He offers some suggestions for the proposed new buildings. He discusses the proposed new tollway; he is glad Mr. Larson, a biochemist, is taking an interest. He agrees with Godshalk's modernization of the machinery and equipment. He asks if Godshalk expects to attend the Shade Tree Congress. Morton gives his opinion about the housing project. He likes the continuous one-way road plan the best and goes on to discuss his opinion of the layout of the roads and entrances.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/02/16: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104941)
Date: February 16 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying Ed is working on getting some things straightened out at the Arboretum. Morton is happy they are taking out the steps in the lecture room and sloping the entire floor which will give better visibility. He suggests that a platform be put behind the information desk, so the employee may be seated while interacting with the public, but be at their level while they are standing. He hopes it will be possible to go ahead and obtain bids for the project in March. He wants to give careful study to Godshalk's plan for the entrances. He says it is nice that Godshalk is so confident the Arboretum can secure the Jones land. The Shade Tree Conference is in September, and they would be happy for Godshalk to stay with them if he attends, but would understand if he would rather stay at the headquarters. He congratulates Godshalk on the liquidation of the farm. The toll road situation seems somewhat fluid, but Morton is happy there will be 618 feet from Warrenville Road for the south boundary of the toll road.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/02/22: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104942)
Date: February 22 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk giving him his thoughts on the proposed entrances, the underpass, widening Route 53, and a new bridge north and west of the housing project, commenting on the traffic flow issues. He agrees that there should only be one entrance to the Arboretum on normal days. On the whole, he thinks that the plan has been very well worked out.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/03/18: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104943)
Date: March 18 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk returning the memos from the Salt Producers Association and Mr. Larson. He trusts that the salt treatment will save many elms, and it will increase the use of salt. They should encourage Mr. Larson in his experiments, but the Arboretum staff shouldn't put much time and effort into it. Morton has been laid up during the major part of his trip to Chicago, so he probably won't be able to make it out to the Arboretum. However, Ed Baker and the Zurchers have given him a general idea of what is going on. While laid up, he went over the final plans from Holabird & Root. He thinks that the Building Committee has done an excellent job straightening out the details. He thinks that the road and housing projects are under good control. The tollway location is still indefinite. He is glad Godshalk has completely recovered from his illness.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/03/21: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104944)
Date: March 21 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk thanking Godshalk for the excellent picture of his uncle Paul. He hopes to use it to create a portrait of his uncle to replace the one for the Equitable which he doesn't like at all. He is sorry he didn't get out to the Arboretum, but he was ill. He went over the revised plans with great care with Mr. Zurcher, and he doesn't see any reason for further changes and hopes construction will get underway shortly. He talks about the progress on the construction of his house and his plans for landscaping the property.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/03/29: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104945)
Date: March 29 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk sharing his reaction to Mr. Tikalsky's proposal about adding peonies to the Arboretum. He is sending Tikalsky's proposal, along with a copy of this letter, to Mrs. Zurcher who will distribute them to the other trustees. Morton's reaction is unfavorable since the Arboretum was created for woody plants, and peonies are perennials which seem out of line with the Arboretum's purpose. The trustees need to decide whether or not they want to get into perennial gardens as well as woody plants.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/03/30: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104946)
Date: March 30 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk noting the memo of additional points from Mr. Root's office. He encloses two nice letters from people who appreciate the Arboretum. He was pretty miserable flying back with a bad cold, but is rapidly recovering in the California sunshine.
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/04/05: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104947)
Date: April 5 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is neutral about adding peonies to the gardens, but he hopes they could be planted far enough apart to be cultivated with the small tractor. The study of feeding to control disease, filling around larger trees, pruning, etc. could make a lasting contribution to homes and gardens in Chicago. He's willing to buy the Jones' land for less than $1000 an acre. With that parcel and one other small piece you will be able to lay out the road system with more freedom. He is sorry to hear of Mr. Parmelee's death, a fine and reliable man. He also mentions Colonel McCormick's death as a loss to Chicago and beyond.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/04/05: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104948)
Date: April 5 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Jasper E. Crane of Wilmington Delaware has confidentially contacted Morton for advice on starting a small arboretum. He is a former Vice President of the duPont Company. He may want to visit the Arboretum in June.
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/04/12: Sterling Morton to Chicago Tribune Editor (3.104949)
Date: April 12 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A copy of a letter in which Sterling Morton thanks the Chicago Tribune for the fine editorial on April 10 praising the work that is being done at The Morton Arboretum. With the coming blossom season will come increased traffic jams in all directions. What is needed is an underpass under Route 53 to connect both sides of the Arboretum. The proposed coming of the east/west toll road should also have an impact. He requests continued coverage by the automobile editor, Hal Foust. He also suggests the Tribune airplane could fly over and document the traffic backups. He appreciates the coverage and exposure the Tribune has given them. Copies of this letter were sent to Godshalk and E. H. Baker, Jr.
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/04/25: Margaret Gray Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104950)
Date: April 25 1955Creator: Morton, Margaret Gray
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Margaret Gray Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. On board the S. S. President Wilson with them is Milo Perkins, who will be sending Godshalk a sample of his new Zoysia grass to try in Illinois. She includes an article on the grass. She comments on changes in Honolulu since their last visit 20 years ago. The changes in Japan are even greater. They hope to see Suzie in Rome. They may try to get a Pan Am flight home.
Extent: 5 sheets
1955/07/19: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104951)
Date: July 19 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Dr. Van Rensselaer asked Morton to introduce Godshalk at the Shade Tree Conference. He needs some details to include in his introduction. Godshalk can then plan his talk about the Arboretum and his work there. He invites Godshalk to stay with him, at least the night before the conference begins.
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1955/07/23: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104952)
Date: July 23 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Glad to hear Godshalk family are all enjoying Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. He discusses the travel plans for Godshalk to arrive in Santa Barbara: planes, bus, and alternatives, to stay with Mortons on Saturday evening. They will tour on Sunday and take him to the Californian Hotel that evening. Morton will be introducing Godshalk at the conference on Wednesday. Morton is pleased to be able to show Godshalk around.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/07/22: M. Van Rensselaer to Clarence Godshalk (3.104953)
Date: July 22 1955Type: Document
Description:Letter from [Maunsell] Van [Rensselaer] to Clarence E. Godshalk. He is delighted that Sterling Morton will be introducing Godshalk at the meeting. Morton said that is was a favor to introduce Godshalk. Dr. Shantz will also be there, and he is one Godshalk should talk with about his plans. Please send a photo.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/07/19: Sterling Morton to M. Van Rensselaer (3.104954)
Date: July 19 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to M. Van Rensselaer, Director of the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, in Saratoga, California. He will be pleased to introduce Clarence Godshalk at the August 3 dinner. "I consider Clarence Godshalk an outstanding man in any company. He has been the guiding spirit of the Morton Arboretum ever since my father founded it, and its success is largely due to him." If visitors would also like to come to our place in Santa Barbara, we would welcome them. Your invitation to Godshalk to speak on the Arboretum will give him "an excellent opportunity to review things here." With all of our recent building, this reflection will serve the Arboretum also. Other guests to include are Mr. Bullard and Dr. Muller of the Botanic Garden.
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1955/07/23: Sterling Morton to Governor William G. Stratton (3.104956)
Date: July 23 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to William G. Stratton (Governor of Illinois) expressing his regret that Stratton vetoed the bill calling for the licensing of tree surgeons. Morton has seen many people get taken by fly-by-night "tree experts," who may also be contributing to the spread of tree diseases like Dutch elm disease due to improperly sterilized tools. It is difficult for authorities to catch and prosecute these people, so licensing seemed the best approach to the problem. Morton regrets criticizing the governor on this issue, as most of his actions meet with Morton's hearty approval.
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1955/08/08: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.104957)
Date: August 8 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C.E. Godshalk saying he ran into Pearl Chase, and she had kind things to say about her visit with Godshalk. He encloses the article from the News-Press about Godshalk's talk; Morton thought it was excellent. The response to the talk makes Morton believe they are on the right track with their approach of sharing research that is applicable to the everyday homeowner. He hopes Godshalk had a successful trip up north. Morton is glad he was able to attend a few sessions at the conference and see the equipment. He went by Ott's hardware store to see the Gravely tractor they have for sale. It is in excellent shape. He will test it out to make sure it is working properly, and if so, will gift it to the Arboretum. If there is an infinite delay in shipping, they will go ahead and get a new machine. He says it was a pleasure having Godshalk with them, and he particularly enjoyed their drives. The record includes the newspaper clippings along with a short handwritten note.
Extent: 6 sheets
1955/08/08: Sterling Morton to the Trustees of The Morton Arboretum (3.104958)
Date: August 8 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to the Board of Trustees of The Morton Arboretum sharing that Godshalk spoke at the Shade Tree Conference in Santa Barbara, giving a comprehensive talk about the Arboretum, then showed a set of remarkably fine colored pictures. He received an outstanding response. Both Morton and Godshalk were approached throughout the rest of the conference with inquiries about the Arboretum's work. In his introduction of Godshalk, Morton called attention to the fact that after graduation, Godshalk worked as a laborer, but within a year he was named superintendent, ultimately becoming director of the Arboretum. Those who had not already visited the Arboretum expressed interest in visiting as soon as possible. They can all be proud of the work they are doing at the Arboretum.
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1955/08/12: [M. Van Rensselaer] to Sterling Morton (3.104959)
Date: August 12 1955Type: Document
Description:Letter from [M. Van Rensselaer] (Director, Saratoga Horticultural Foundation) expressing the appreciation of the members of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboretums for making it possible for Clarence Godshalk to address their regional meeting. They were very complimentary about his talk. Godshalk and Mr. Hartman had the opportunity to spend several hours looking over the new horticultural buildings at California Polytechnic College. He also visited the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation, Carnegie Institution at Standford University, and the Agricultural Foundation in San Francisco. He is going to visit Newton Drury at the Institute of Forest Genetics.
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1955/08/19: [M. Van Rensselaer] to C.E. Godshalk (3.104960)
Date: May 19 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Note from [M. Van Rensselaer] to C.E. Godshalk enclosing a letter written by Sterling Morton to M. Van Rensselaer (Director, Saratoga Horticultural Foundation) thanking him for his nice letter about Godshalk's talk. He, too, believes it deserves a wider audience. Morton is looking forward to a letter from Godshalk detailing his experiences. The equipment Godshalk saw and purchased there will bring about enough savings to make the trip worthwhile. Morton and his wife enjoyed the dinner. He asked to be remembered to the Hartmans.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/08/20: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104961)
Date: August 20 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton [in Santa Barbara] to Clarence E. Godshalk. He has tried the Gravely tractor [purchased at the estate sale of Charles Deere Wiman] and is trying all of the attachments that came with it. Some of the attachments he will keep because they will not be useful at the Arboretum. Others he might keep and authorize Godshalk to buy duplicates when the tractor arrives in Lisle. He has many tips and suggestions to offer. He is paying for the tractor in Santa Barbara but will settle up later with the funds. He thinks Godshalk may like this so much he'll want another one. In response to Godshalk's letter of August 15, he approves the purchase of the flame photometer, if he thinks it will help with Dutch elm disease.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/08/20: Sterling Morton to Gravely Tractors, Inc. (3.104962)
Date: August 20 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Gravely Tractors, Inc. in Dunbar, West Virginia. He purchased one of their tractors for his Santa Barbara property. He purchased another one at the estate of Charles Deere Wiman, which he is gifting to Morton Arboretum. He discusses various attachments, some he won't send to Arboretum. He says the Arboretum will be hosting equipment demonstrations for local people, and Gravely tractors will be included. He is interested in their self-starting mechanism and requests more information. He is having problems with the exhaust valve sticking and the cutter bar breaking. Do they have any suggestions?
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/08/23: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104963)
Date: August 23 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He has boxed up the rotary plow, the sickle bar, the sickle bar drive, and extra cleated wheels for the plow in one big box. The tractor itself will have to be crated for Southern Pacific to ship it. He will keep the reel mower in California and get the Arboretum a new one. Operate it at lower speed, order rubber handles to reduce vibration. A sickle bar with 2 inch blades is available and is good for lawns and not high grass. He adds a half pint of #20 oil to every 5 gallon can. Morton will pay for these additions and pay the freight. He offers a solution to sickle bar guard attaching to the driving head - the nuts loosen often, but he installed a cotter pin. Morton fell off a low wall while doing some trimming and got a crack in his right tibia. He can still walk and ride the tractors, but at a lower pace. He reminds himself that it is his 70th birthday. He remembers another big 70th party at Thornhill 30 years ago. [For Joy Morton's 70th birthday.]
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1955/08/25: Kenneth Thomas to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104964)
Date: August 25 1955Type: Document
Description:Letter from Kenneth Thomas, Vice President of Gravely Tractors to Clarence E. Godshalk. Thomas is aware of the donation by Sterling Morton of a Gravely tractor to Morton Arboretum. He encloses the latest price list and instruction manual. He is sure the local distributor in Melrose Park will be happy to assist with any problems.
Extent: 1 sheet
1955/08/25: E. H. Baker to Sterling Morton (3.104965)
Date: August 25 1955Creator: Baker Jr., Edward H.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Edward H. Baker, Jr. to Sterling Morton about South Farm Buildings. Howard Fisher has prepared detailed plans and specifications for the buildings. Baker suggested we only submit these to Carroll Construction so that we might learn from the results before we submit to multiple bidders. Enclosed is a sketch. He details each of the 10 buildings, its purpose and the amount of remodeling needed. Buildings 1, 3, 8 and 10 involve new construction. The bid from Carroll Construction was for $170,830.00 and involved site work, paving and parking lot. Baker feels that prices for buildings 1, 8 and 10 were reasonable. The rest was excessive. Carroll specializes in new construction with known costs. In remodeling he had to build in extra funds for unknowns. Based on this, Baker met with Howard Fisher and they decided: 1) Have Godshalk with Arboretum men and equipment prepare for construction of buildings 1, 8 and 10. After this construction is complete, he can finish the site work for the remaining buildings. 2) Negotiate a contract with Carroll Construction to build the shells for buildings 1, 8 and 10. 3) Negotiate a bid for the mechanicals and pay Carroll 5% for supervising their installation. 4) After new construction is finished, have Clarence do the remodeling of buildings 7 and 9. 5) Hold the remodeling of buildings 2, 4, 5 and 6 and construction of building 3 until later. Baker thinks that Clarence's time and efforts should go into managing the Arboretum and planning for future programs. A small contractor could be hired to oversee the remodeling of buildings 7 and 9. Baker would like construction on buildings 1, 8 and 10 to be complete before winter. Building 8 will hold the heating system for buildings 7-10. Building 10 will have the hydraulic lift and machine shop. He is requesting the Trustees to appropriate $80,000 for construction and mechanicals for these 3 buildings.
Extent: 4 sheets
1955/08/25: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104966)
Date: August 25 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He corrects several errors in transcription in his letter of August 20, 1955. "With my cracked leg, I shall be a bit delayed in getting the tractor crated,...but it will be coming collect and you can bill me for the freight." Mr. Bullard tells me that the Sunbeam Company will send you a couple of their walking sprinklers as a demonstration. He's hoping the Gravely people will make a low bid on the equipment needed for the tractor.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/08/26: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.104967)
Date: August 26 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. He is pleased to hear that the Arboretum will be getting the Gravely tractor that Morton has tested on his property in Santa Barbara. He hopes that Morton's fall will not trouble him. For a 70 year old man, he says that Morton is doing very well. He reminisces about Joy Morton's 70th birthday party. Godshalk also tells stories of his own father, still doing some farm work at 82. The first floor will be poured soon, brick work after that, and steel men will install framework for the Lecture Room. The men are taking down the old chimney to prepare for removing the roof. He and Web Crowley will see the Beckman Flame Photometer equipment in Chicago. He learned from Dr. Carter of Edgar Rex of the New Jersey State Department of Agriculture who might be doing research "along the line we propose on Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt." Carter was "excited about the prospects of our nutrient studies for the pathologists are about convinced there is little more to be done for Dutch Elm Disease." Ed Baker mentioned a new machine that detects changes in leaf color and structure that he will investigate. The men are getting the building sites prepared at South Farm. Godshalk anticipates a very busy fall.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/08/28: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104968)
Date: August 28 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He describes a way to easily change cutting bars on mowers. Godshalk could borrow a flame photometer from the new Morton Salt lab in Woodstock, [Illinois].
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/08/31: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.104969)
Date: August 31 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. When the Gravely tractor arrives, he will have the local representative bring out the attachments they want to try. Sunbeam sent one of their tape crawling sprinklers out to try. He wants to compare it to National Manufacturing and General Tractor. The Sunbeam features: 1) a dial to set the diameter of spray from 5-50 feet. 2) anchor the tape out 100 feet and the sprinkler will follow and shut off when it reaches the anchor. 3) strong pulling power on the hose. 4) at large diameter the spray arches over shrubs. 5) it will not go in curves, as the tape must be straight. The first floor concrete has been poured for the Administration Building, and the chimney has been taken down to the second floor ceiling to prepare for the roof. Sites for South Farm building are prepared. He is making a study of the entire Arboretum because permanent boundaries could be near, for the first time. He has a map to present to the Trustees, but wants to discuss it first with Morton. Godshalk and his wife will not be able to attend the dedication of the building at Northwestern, but he looks forward to seeing it at a later date.
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/09/13: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.104970)
Date: September 13 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. Updates on construction: in the Administration building, the second floor of lab and offices are ready to pour; new roof is covered with boards; no work yet on South Farm (with no union men working there yet, he has a man doing some demolition.) They are hauling a lot of fill to the Lacey land, where the tree filling experiments are being made. The mowing and paths are done for fall visitors. Mr. Rex in New Jersey has studies of elm nutrition, but makes no connection with Dutch elm disease. He cites Mr. McCoy who says that nutrients in the leaves vary greatly with the time the leaves are collected, therefore the Arboretum will need to set up consistent standards. He is waiting for replies from Dr. Banfield and Dr. Swingle before sending Web to Davis, California. Web is learning about different flame photometers. Godshalk is trying various crawling sprinklers. The Gravely tractor has not yet arrived.
Extent: 2 sheets
1955/09/16: Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.104971)
Date: September 16 1955Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clarence E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton. He is enclosing a letter that Webster Crowley received from Dr. Howard who is studying Dutch elm disease. He has nothing yet to be tested at Morton Arboretum. The new roof has been finished at the Administration Building with no water getting in. A great relief for all.
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1955/09/03: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.104972)
Date: September 3 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Southern Pacific are picking up the tractor today. It will come in 3 parts which you can assemble. He gives further details on shipping charges and wood packing. Thanks for your copy of your talk out here. People are still talking about the Arboretum. Dr. Carter is working on a link between soil nutrients and Dutch elm disease. That would be wonderful if Morton Arboretum could be connected with that. Ed Baker wrote about the plans for South Farm. With the high cost, he suggests that Carroll handle new construction only. Godshalk's men can take care of demolition and interior remodeling. He doesn't want outside people to be paid more than Morton staff. He'll leave any higher paid work to a contractor, even if he has to pay the contractor more.
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