Crowd on top of berm planting trees during Earth Day celebration and berm planting (3.57697)
Date: May 1990Creator: Smith, Shannon
Type: Photographic image
Description:Crowd on top of berm planting trees during Earth Day celebration and berm planting
Extent: 1 slide
Quercus rubra (northern red oak), habit, spring (3.57745)
Date: April 1978Creator: Kohout, Kitty
Type: Photographic image
Description:Quercus rubra (northern red oak), round habit, almost bare branches, mature trunk near road and amongst trees
Extent: 1 slide
Acer platanoides (Norway maple), young tree (3.38079)
Date: October 1968Creator: Ware, George
Type: Photographic image
Description:Acer platanoides (Norway maple), young tree with leaves beginning to change to golden color in foreground of open plot of land with several other varieties of trees growing in the background
Extent: 1 slide
Acer platanoides ‘Erectum’ (Upright Norway maple), habit, summer (3.38085)
Date: August 1973Creator: Stickney, William S.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Acer platanoides ‘Erectum’ (Upright Norway maple), full view of large tree with dense green foliage planted near a paved road
Extent: 1 slide
1990/12/10: George Ware to Dr. Gerard Donnelly (3.66980)
Date: December 10 1990Creator: Ware, George
Type: Document
Description:A set of two documents. The first is a memo from George Ware to Dr. Gerard Donnelly regarding the possibility of hosting Dr. Zhao Qing-ru [Qingru] as a visiting scholar. The second document is a list of the twelve possible benefits for the exchange visits with Chinese botanists.
Extent: 2 sheets
Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’ (Upright Norway maple), fall (3.38091)
Date: October 1958Type: Photographic image
Description:Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’ (Upright Norway maple), partially obstructed view of large tree with dense green foliage and typical upright and narrow habit
Extent: 1 slide
Acer platanoides (Norway maple), habit, spring (3.38103)
Date: May 1967Type: Photographic image
Description:Acer platanoides (Norway maple), full view of tree with branches sparsely covered with yellow-green flowers in spring; shape of upright habit and broad, rounded crown are visible
Extent: 1 slide
Division 3 Arboretum View (3.3028)
Date: June 1942Creator: Freriks, Dick J.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Division 3 Arboretum View
Extent: 1 photograph
Hidden Lake, Long Marsh, 4 Transects Combined, September 1985 (3.67168)
Date: September 1985Creator: Wilhelm, Gerould, Lampa, Wayne
Type: Document
Description:Plant inventory for Hidden Lake, Long Marsh, 4 transects combined compiled by Wilhelm and Lampa, September 1985.
Extent: 12 sheets
Acer rubrum (red maple), fruit, spring (3.38125)
Date: May 1975Creator: Stickney, William S.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Acer rubrum (red maple), closeup detail of two-winged pink and green samara fruit hanging in clusters
Living Collections Accession Number: 769-38
Location on grounds using The Morton Arboretum grid map: J-54/00-10 (Children's Garden)
Extent: 1 slide
Quercus palustris (pin oak), habit, early spring (3.57801)
Date: May 1977Creator: Kohout, Kitty
Type: Photographic image
Description:Quercus palustris (pin oak), mostly bare tall tree with drooping lower branches amongst shrubs and bare trees in collection
Extent: 1 slide
Our Native Landscape, May 1934 (3.67216)
Date: 1934Type: Serial
Description:This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Looking southwest from bridge over DuPage River toward Lake Jopamaca (3.3040)
Date: October 1941Type: Photographic image
Description:Looking southwest from bridge over DuPage River toward Lake Jopamaca
Extent: 1 photograph
Plan of May T. Watts Reading Garden, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois [planting plan, annuals] (3.6727)
Date: 1980 – 1982Creator: Bloom, John and Sally
Type: Plan
Description:Landscape and planting plan for annuals in the May T. Watts Reading Garden. Trace overlay labeled "Annuals 1980" and includes plant names written in pencil. Sheet under trace overlay labeled " Annuals 1982" and includes very few pencil notations.
Extent: 2 sheets
Acer rubrum (red maple), flowers (3.38165)
Date: December 1972Creator: Reynolds, P. J.
Type: Photographic image
Description:Acer rubrum (red maple), against a black backdrop, closeup detail of slightly yellowish male flowers budding from twig
Extent: 1 slide
A Guide Map of The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois [1970, printed in color] (3.5785)
Date: April 1970Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Map
Description:Map appears on the verso of the "General Information" flier, an issuance in the Arboretum's informal series titled: Map & Visitor Guide.
Extent: 1 sheet
Acer rubrum (red maple), flowers (3.38172)
Date: May 1961Creator: Scott, Marion
Type: Photographic image
Description:Acer rubrum (red maple), against dark blue backdrop, closeup detail of reddish female flowers budding from twig
Extent: 1 slide
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 6: Pinus mugo] (3.31147)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Caspari, Claus, 1911-1980.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by Claus Caspari.
Extent: 1 print
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 19: Salix herbacea] (3.31164)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Caspari, Claus, 1911-1980.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by Claus Caspari.
Extent: 1 print
Plat of Survey of Part of Sections Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39) North Range Ten (10) East of the Third Principal Meridian, and part of Sections Three (3) and Four (4), Township Thirty-eight (38) North Range Ten (10) East of the Third Pinrcipal Meridian, in DuPage County, Illinois [with markings] (3.6777)
Date: November 2 1961Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:First issued November 2, 1961, and annotated in ms., presumably by the surveyor: "Revised 11/9/61".
In red pencil: "Mrs. Zurcher's Caretaker House" and "Mrs. Zurcher Residence".
Surveyed area, totaling 6.249 acres, is located in the Leask Lane area.
Surveyed area totals 34.749 acres in the Leask Lane area. Ms. notes indicate Mrs. Zurcher's residence and Mrs. Zurcher's Caretaker House. Back of map states: "1 complete set Slusser Land Purchase by Arboretum & Suzette, Fall 1961." "Revised 11-09-1961."
Extent: 1 sheet
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 66: Rosa rubrifolia] (3.31180)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Caspari, Claus, 1911-1980.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by Claus Caspari.
Extent: 1 print
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 78: Laburnum anagyroides] (3.31213)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Grossman, K.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by K. Grossman.
Extent: 1 print
1996/03/16: Agenda for Village Tree Cooperative meeting (3.38211)
Date: March 16 1996Type: Document
Description:Agenda for Village Tree Cooperative Board of Director's meeting held at The Morton Arboretum on March 16, 1996. Special topics include VTC brochure, Henry Community Forestry Project update, and developing a strategic plan for the next 3-5 years.
Extent: 1 sheet
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 89: Robina pseudo-acacia] (3.31229)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Grossman, K.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by K. Grossman.
Extent: 1 print
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 109: Fumana procumbens] (3.31243)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Grossman, K.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by K. Grossman.
Extent: 1 print
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 117: Ledum palustre] (3.31261)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Grossman, K.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by K. Grossman.
Extent: 1 print
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Sträucher und Bäume [Pl. 134: Teucrium chamaedrys] (3.31276)
Date: 1956 – 1960Creator: Grossman, K.
Type: Print
Description:Watercolor reproductions depicting woody plants of central Europe. German and Latin plant names on bottom. Text with scientific description on reverse side. Signed by K. Grossman.
Extent: 1 print
Four Plants Whose Relatives Are In Eastern Asia (3.19474)
Date: 1940sCreator: Watts, May Theilgaard
Type: Drawing
Description:Illustrations of leaves of four types of plants, including two with flowers.
Upper left text: Four plants whose relatives are in eastern Asia
Plants depicted, from left to right:
- tulip tree
- sweet gum
- Jeffersonia
- May apple
Extent: 1 sheet
Proposed Modifications to EPD Conceptual Plan for Central Area [diazotype with highlighted sections] (3.7063)
Date: 1998Creator: Mehaffey, Scott A.
Type: Plan
Description:Note on this copy: "Central Area Plan Concept Alternative-1998, S. Mehaffey. Curvilinear alternative to geometric plan proposed by EPD (Environmental Planning & Design.)"
Hand colored.
Extent: 1 sheet
Cedar Apple Rust: Late Summer To Fall (3.19520)
Date: 1940sCreator: Watts, May Theilgaard
Type: Drawing
Description:Panel 4 of 4 with illustrations and informational text about the fungal disease cedar apple rust cycle and its effect on Red cedar and Hawthorn trees. Focus of this panel is on the disease cycle from late summer to fall describing spore on leaves and wind carried spores. Drawings feature an infected Hawthorn leaf, a Juniper twig, and a Hawthorn tree.
Header: LATE SUMMER TO FALL
Drawings and text, clockwise from right:
- Hawthorn leaf with spores: ON UNDER-SIDE of LEAF WHITE TUBES DISCHARGE YELLOW SPORES
- yellow arrow: SPORES CARRIED BY WIND TO RED CEDAR
- Juniper twig
- HAW (left half image of a full-sized Hawthorn)
Extent: 1 sheet
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Kräuter und Stauden [Pl. 96: Sanicula europaea] (3.31383)
Date: 1957Type: Painting
Extent: 168 watercolor reproductions : photomechanical prints, color 27 x 19 cm + 1 index.
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Kräuter und Stauden [Pl. 107: Lysimachia nummularia] (3.31394)
Date: 1957Type: Painting
Extent: 168 watercolor reproductions : photomechanical prints, color 27 x 19 cm + 1 index.
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Kräuter und Stauden [Pl. 116: Myosotis silvatica] (3.31403)
Date: 1957Type: Painting
Extent: 168 watercolor reproductions : photomechanical prints, color 27 x 19 cm + 1 index.
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Kräuter und Stauden [Pl. 146: Campanula trachelium] (3.31433)
Date: 1957Type: Painting
Extent: 168 watercolor reproductions : photomechanical prints, color 27 x 19 cm + 1 index.
Mitteleuropäische Pflanzenwelt : Kräuter und Stauden [Pl. 159: Arnica montana] (3.31447)
Date: 1957Type: Painting
Extent: 168 watercolor reproductions : photomechanical prints, color 27 x 19 cm + 1 index.
Plant Clinic work station, Tim Lewis at desk on phone, Susanne Lankin looking through file drawer (3.59011)
Date: September 1993Creator: Nachel, Jim
Type: Photographic image
Description:Plant Clinic work station, Tim Lewis at desk on phone, Susanne Lankin looking through file drawer
Extent: 1 slide