06/26/1951: E. L. Kammerer to Bernard Harkness (3.93606)
Date: June 26 1951Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter thanking him for copying them on the letter regarding taxonomy of Lonicera Billardi vs Lonicera tatarica var. parvifolia. Says the Arboretum will change its records for the plant to Lonicera tatarica var. parvifolia per his findings.
10/02/1952: E. L. Kammerer to Dorothy E. Hansell (3.94021)
Date: October 2 1952Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Dorothy Hansell accompanying the requested article about The Morton Arboretum for the Garden Journal of the New York Botanic Garden. Mr. Kammerer also writes that a separate package containing fourteen photos of the Arboretum is being mailed.
14th American Horticultural Congress (3.64946)
Date: October 7 – 10 1959Type: Document
Description:List of individuals who attended the 14th American Horticultural Congress.
Extent: 5 pages
1950/01/02: O. A. Oaks to E. L. Kammerer (3.94031)
Date: January 2 1950Creator: Oaks, O. A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from O. A. Oaks to E. L. Kammerer asking if he has a reference for a Purple-leaf Flowering Crabapple, possibly Malus floribunda purpurea = Pyrus floribunda purpurea, for which he has a wood sample but little other information.
1950/01/03: Michalena Carroll to E.L. Kammerer (3.62659)
Date: January 3 1950Type: Document
Description:Letter regarding cuts for the "Neglected Plants" article
Extent: 1 sheet
1950/01/05: E. L. Kammerer to A. G. Kampmeier (3.93810)
Date: January 5 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to A. G. Kampmeier in response to his previous letter. Mr. Kammerer provides a detailed description of the Arboretum's Formal Hedge Garden layout, including the garden of old roses designed after the Holly Garden at the Governor's Palace in Williamburg, VA. He also mentions including an informational pamphlet with a general map, due to a lack of a detailed map of the hedge garden itself, and also a copy of the Arboretum's Bulletin of Popular Information on hedges.
1950/01/11: E. L. Kammerer to O. A. Oaks (3.94032)
Date: January 11 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in reply to O. A. Oaks regarding a Purple leaved Crabapple. Mr. Kammerer provides the requested information, including botanical authorities, for the Purple Crab (Malus purpurea), previously known as Malus floribunda and Pyrus floribunda purpurea.
1950/01/16: S. Glidden Baldwin to E. L. Kammerer (3.93836)
Date: January 16 1950Creator: Baldwin, S. Glidden
Type: Document
Description:Letter from S. Glidden Baldwin to E. L. Kammerer seeking sources for a few species of Oak that he has been unable to find in order to complete his Oak collection. He asks for nurseries that might offer Schumard [Shmuard] Oak, Schneck Oak, Blackjack Oak, and Post Oak.
1950/01/20: Joseph A. Abrahamson to The Morton Arboretum (3.93841)
Date: January 20 1950Creator: Abrahamson, Joseph A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Joseph A. Abrahamson from Mount Arbor Nurseries to the Morton Arboretum asking for further information on resistance of certain Elms to Dutch Elm Disease and Phloem Necrosis, which were briefly mentioned in the June 1949 Bulletin. He is particularly interested in the resistance of Ulmus carpinifolia var. Christine Buisman, as well as its recommended propagation technique.
There are handwritten notes by E. L. Kammerer on the letter.
1950/01/25: F. J. Pipal to E. L. Kammerer (3.93845)
Date: January 25 1950Creator: Pipal, F. J.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from F. J. Pipal to E. L. Kammerer that mentions an upcoming campaign by the Omaha, Nebraska Parks and Recreation Commission to plant smaller trees in narrow parkways and under overhanging wires. He asks Mr. Kammerer for recommendations on suitable trees, and also asks for recommendations of Crataegus and flowering Crabapples.
1950/01/28: Edward M. Schalck to The Morton Arboretum (3.93859)
Date: January 28 1950Creator: Schalck, Edward M.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mr. Edward M. Schalck of Halsted Road Nurseries asking about varieties of Scotch Pine, specifically ones that have horizontal branching.
1950/02/03: E. L. Kammerer to Jospeh A. Abrahamson (3.93852)
Date: February 3 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to Joseph A. Abrahamson's inquiry about disease resistant Elms. Mr. Kammerer says the Elm mentioned in the June 1949 Bulletin is Ulmus carpinifolia 'Christine Buisman' and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and Phloem Necrosis. He advises Mr. Abrahamson to contact Dr. R. V. Swingle, Senior Pathologist at the Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering in Washington D. C. for information on where to obtain plants. Mr. Kammerer also notes that Ulmus carpinifolia 'Christine Buisman' is propogated from root cuttings.
1950/02/06: E. L. Kammerer to F. J. Pipal (3.93846)
Date: February 6 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to Mr. F. J. Pipal requesting recommendations for small street trees. Mr. Kammerer writes that he likes the idea of encouraging the use of smaller trees for these spaces and has encouraged their use himself since seeing flowering Crabapples used for that purpose in Columbus Ohio. He recommends: Malus baccata mandshurica, Malus micromalus, Malus purpurea, Malus purpurea Eleyi, Malus zumi calocarpa, Malus toringoides, Crataegus crusgalli, Crataegus cordata, Crataegus mollis, Prunus Maackii, Carpinus betulus.
1950/02/07: E. L. Kammerer to Halsted Road Nurseries (3.93860)
Date: February 7 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer responding to an inquiry from Edward Schalck of Halsted Road Nurseries regarding Scotch Pine. Mr. Kammerer writes that the most important factor in developing a horizontal growth pattern in Scotch Pines is time. He also notes that they don't recommend typically Pinus sylvestris because of its susceptibility to European Pine Shoot Moth, even the Riga Scotch Pine, which is supposed to be more resistant.
1950/02/07: E. L. Kammerer to S. Glidden Baldwin (3.93837)
Date: February 7 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer responding to S. Glidden Baldwin which says the Oaks Mr. Baldwin is trying to acquire are difficult to find. Mr. Kammerer suggests nurseries that offer Quercus shumardi [shumardii] and Q. stellata. He is unsure about finding Q. marilandica but suggests contacting the Missouri Botanical Garden Arboretum. He says the Blackjack Oak has been unreliable at the Arboretum, but that if the Arboretum has any surplus Quercus they will happily contribute them.
1950/02/08: Mrs. G. F. White to E. L. Kammerer (3.93840)
Date: February 8 1950Creator: White, Mrs. G. F.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mrs. G. F. White to E. L. Kammerer asking for information and advice on Crabapples, specifically the soil type, pH, and recommended planting time.
1950/02/15: Courtney Crouch Wright to the Morton Arboretum (3.93843)
Date: February 15 1950Creator: Wright, Courtney Crouch
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Courtney Crouch Wright to the Morton Arboretum asking for information about the Augustine Ascending Elm. She says it is being used in her area to replace the American Elm as a street tree.
1950/02/18: Mrs. Helen Mischka to The Morton Arboretum (3.93857)
Date: February 18 1950Creator: Mischka, Helen
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Helen Mischka to the Arboretum staff regarding her plans to start a nursery in Wisconsin specializing in ground covers and rock plants. She writes that she has Vinca minor, Ajuja, Lonicera japonica 'Halliana', Pachysandra terminalis, Euonymus vegetus, and plans to add Lily of the Valley. She asks if they might recommend any others to include. She also inquires about a Hemlock that the Arboretum has, possibly Tsuga canadensis pendula.
1950/02/21: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Courtney Crouch Wright (3.93844)
Date: February 21 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Response from E. L. Kammerer to Courtney Crouch Wright regarding her inquiry into the Augustine Ascending Elm. He writes that the Arboretum's experience with the tree is limited, as it has only been in their collection since 1948. He recommends contacting William Beaudry for more information. He mentions that the tree's resistance to disease has yet to be proven.
1950/02/22: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. G. F. White (3.93842)
Date: February 22 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer answering Mrs. G. F. White's questions about Crabapples. He says he has enclosed a copy of the Arboretum's bulletin on flowering Crabapples, and provides information on the ideal pH, soil, and planting time.
1950/02/22: Ruth B. Kroscher to E. L. Kammerer (3.93626)
Date: February 22 1950Type: Document
Description:Letter saying she very much enjoyed the guided trip through the old-fashioned rose garden. Mentions several specific roses she has had luck with (Frau Karl Drushki [Druschki], Gruss an Teplitz, Old Blush, Hermosa, Mutablis).
Asks some questions: does he have a copy of Samueal Feast's catalogues for her efforts to trace early forms of hybrid setigera. Curious about the number of leaves on the setigera shown in a pervious bulletin. Wonders who designed the original University of Chicago planting, as she thought it was Jens Jensen but learned it was not.
1950/02/23: William A. Strong to E. L. Kammerer (3.93821)
Date: February 23 1950Type: Document
Description:Letter from William Strong to E. L. Kammerer asking his opinion on the seriousness of Oak Wilt. Mr. Strong says Chestnut Bark Disease has been serious, but that Plan Tree Canker was not as serious as initially thought.
1950/03/03: E. L. Kammerer to Helen Mischka (3.93858)
Date: March 3 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to Mrs. Helen Mischka's questions about groundcovers. Mr. Kammerer writes that he will send relevant recent bulletins on groundcovers. He also confirms that the Hemlock she had inquired about is Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula' (Sargent Weeping Hemlock) and recommends a nursery to obtain specimens from.
1950/03/03: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. Ruth B. Kroscher (3.93627)
Date: March 3 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter answering her previously sent questions:
The Arboretum does not have the manual or catalogues she requested, but he lists other organizations that might have them.
He admits that the rose photo in question was submitted in a photo contest incorrectly labelled and they did not catch the mistake.
He says he doesn't know who designed the University of Chicago plantings, but provides contact info for someone at their Department of Buildings who might know. Also mentions that much of the landscaping was redone in the 1930s, under the direction of Mrs. Beatrix Farrand.
1950/03/03: E. L. Kammerer to William A. Strong (3.93822)
Date: March 3 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to William Strong, saying that the Oak Wilt indeed has them worried. Mr. Kammerer says they have not seen it yet in the Arboretum, but that there have been several cases in nearby forest preserves. He says Red Oak seems to be the favorite host, but that all native species are susceptible. He also recommends that Mr. Strong contact Dr. J. C. Carter, Plant Pathologist at the Illinois State Natural History Survey Division, for more information on Oak Wilt. He closes by saying that with Elms and Oaks at risk of disease, the Thornless Honeylocust is bound to be overplanted.
1950/03/08: Mrs. Ruth B. Kroscher to E. L. Kammerer (3.93628)
Date: March 8 1950Creator: Kroscher, Ruth B.
Type: Document
Description:Discusses the mis-labelled setigera photo from the bulletin and her intentions to write about the Prairie Rose. Asks if she might contact the photographer (Mr. Miller) to find out where he took the photograph. Mentions that both Mr. Eugene Pfister and Mrs. May Watts had also mis-identified roses and their properties in her discussions with them. Mentions she received a letter from J M Beal at the University of Chicago. Asks if the Arboretum has the books 'Naturalists of the Frontier' or 'Botanists of 'Philadelphia' for her research on the Prairie Rose.
1950/03/09: E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. A. O. Young (3.93828)
Date: March 9 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Mrs. A. O. Young thanking her for sending literature on the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario. He says he recently received a letter from Mr. Leslie Laking, Assistant Director at the Botanical Gardens regarding a recent Arboretum bulletin about hedges. Mr. Kammerer details the recent weather as well as early spring blooms (Vernal Witch-hazel, Crocus Imperatii [imperati], Snowdrops, winter Aconites).
1950/03/09: Ruth B. Kroscher to E. L. Kammerer (3.93629)
Date: March 9 1950Creator: Kroscher, Ruth B.
Type: Document
Description:Letter thanking him for previous conversation about Prairie Rose, and notes what is blooming locally.
1950/03/10: E. L. Kammerer to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.93567)
Date: March 10 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Updates on happenings at the arboretum. Mentions that a Mrs. Henry Steeger from the New York Botanic Garden requested to use material from the Morton Arboretum's Bulletin in their publications. Provides an update on the landscape class he is teaching. Also mentions that a Mr. Mark M. Eaton from Long Island visited him at the office, asking about lilacs after buying the Havenmeyer Estate in New York.
1950/03/16: Mark J. Rohlfs to The Morton Arboretum (3.93826)
Date: March 16 1950Creator: Rohlfs, Mark J.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mark J. Rohlfs of Alta Vista Nurseries to the Morton Arboretum asking about the fitness of Augustine Elm as a fastigiata tree, particularly in comparison to the Lombardy Poplar. He aslso inquires about the value of the Augustine Elm as an Elm generally.
1950/03/21: H. N. Metcalf to E. L. Kammerer (3.93999)
Date: March 21 1950Creator: Metcalf, H. N.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from H. N. Metcalf of the Montana State College Agricultural Experiment Station to E. L. Kammerer offering plants native to Montana for trial at The Morton Arboretum: Pachistima myrsinites, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Sambucus melanocarpa, Betula fontinalis, Betula gladulosa [glandulosa], Alnus tenuifolia, Lonicera involucrata, Acer glabrum, Cornus stolonifera, Philadelphus lewisii, and various Cornus and Salix species. He asks if the Morton Arboretum might be able to provide propagating material of Forsythia ovata, Forsythia viridissima bronxensis, and possibly Cotoneaster multiflora seeds from Mr. Nordine. He also inquires about an upright form of Pinus sylvestris that he saw when he visited The Morton Arboretum.
1950/03/23: E. L. Kammerer to Ruth B Kroscher (3.93630)
Date: March 23 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Discussed mislabeled specimen she noticed in a previous bulletin. Thanks her for the photos that she had sent, taken by her husband, and says they may use them in a future bulletin. Discusses Prairie Roses (multiflora and setigera) as "living fences" and mentions that the library does not have the books she requested, but that he will look out for them to acquire.
1950/03/24: E. L. Kammerer to Mark J. Rohlfs (3.93827)
Date: March 24 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to Mark J. Rolfs lettting him know that the Arboretum has only had Augustine Elm in its collection since fall 1948, so they cannot truly evaluate its performance. Mr. Kammerer mentions that it has a wider spread than the Lombardy Poplar, and says the Arboretum has found the Pyramidal English Oak (Quercus robur fastigiata) to be a good alternative to the Lombardy Poplar.
1950/03/30: Ruth B. Kroscher to E. L. Kammerer (3.93631)
Date: March 30 1950Creator: Kroscher, Ruth B.
Type: Document
Description:Letter talking about the Prairie Rose and her appreciation for it. She says she hopes to see a future bulletin on the roses she sent photos of and their possibilities as a "living fence."
1950/04/03: Harry A. Gustafson to The Morton Arboretum (3.93861)
Date: April 3 1950Creator: Gustafson, Harry A.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Mr. Harry A. Gustafson to the staff at the Arboretum asking if he might obtain a few dozen leaves from the Black Locust tree in order to make an ointment to treat a skin disorder.
1950/04/06: E. L. Kammerer to Harry A. Gustafson (3.93862)
Date: April 6 1950Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to Mr. Harry A. Gustafson's request for Black Locust leaves. Mr. Kammerer says they would be happy to let him take some leaves for making ointment.