1943/07/02: J. C. Carter to G. L. Pierce (3.109394)
Date: July 2 1943Creator: Carter, James Cedric
Type: Document
Description:Letter from J. C. Carter to G. L. Pierce stating that the samples of Euonymus from The Morton Arboretum are affected with anthracnose, a leaf and twig blight. He tells how to treat the disease with chemicals and states that infected twigs and leaves should be pruned and burned. All fallen leaves and twigs should be collected and burned in the fall to prevent the fungus from overwintering.
Extent: 1 sheet
1945/08/31: J. C. Carter to C. E. Godshalk (3.109468)
Date: August 31 1945Creator: Carter, James Cedric
Type: Document
Description:Letter from J. C. Carter (Assistant Botanist, State Natural History Survey Division) to C. E. Godshalk detailing the results of the laboratory culture tests on Prunus tomentosa, Cercis canadensis, and Eyonymus alata.
Extent: 2 sheets
1945/07/21: C. E. Godshalk to J. C. Carter (3.109469)
Date: July 21 1945Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to J. C. Carter (Section of Applied Botany and Plant Pathology) saying they are sending him three samples of different plants that seem to be affected by a type of blight. For the past few years, the Prunus tomentosa has had branches die out. For the Euonymus, they cut out the dead branches, but ultimately had to replace the plants. They replaced the soil before planting the new plants, and there is no sign of wilt. However, there is wilt on Euonymus plants in other areas of the Arboretum. The redbud branches show something is happening to the circulation of the plant. He asks that Carter examine the specimens to determine if it is wilt or some other cause for these plants' issues.
Extent: 1 sheet
1945/06/07: J. C. Carter to Evelyn M. Rasch (3.109470)
Date: June 7 1945Creator: Carter, James Cedric
Type: Document
Description:Letter from J. C. Carter (Section of Applied Botany and Plant Pathology) to Evelyn M. Rasch saying the magnolia leaf she sent is not affected with a fungus or bacterial disease and describes what it may be.
Extent: 1 sheet
1945/07/23: J. C. Carter to Roy Nordine (3.109471)
Date: July 23 1945Creator: Carter, James Cedric
Type: Document
Description:Letter from J.C. Carter to Roy Nordine discussing the rooting material for cuttings.
Extent: 1 sheet
1945/05/17: J. C. Carter to Evelyn M. Rasch (3.109472)
Date: May 17 1945Creator: Carter, James Cedric
Type: Document
Description:Letter from J. C. Carter to Evelyn M. Rasch stating the birch branch sample she sent is infected with a fungus (Melanconium betulinum) which causes dieback and stag-head of birch trees.
Extent: 1 sheet
1956/01/30: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84500)
Date: January 30 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton updating him on the planning he has done for Morton's property in Illinois. He also updates him on the progress of the construction going on around the Arboretum. The deal for the Jones land has been completed. Now they will work on purchasing the McMahon land. They should soon know how the new toll road will affect the Arboretum; it looks like they are still planning on going on the south side of the Arboretum. He explains why Jones, as a janitor, is also a good bookkeeper. Mr. Scott is due to arrive for his interview on February 8. Dr. Carter and Dr. Campana from the Illinois Natural History Survey were at the Arboretum to discuss plans for working together when the new laboratory is completed. Pat Chapman of the Morton Salt Company is writing an article for the "Sprout" on the new research program and the housing project.
Extent: 3 sheets
1956/03/07: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84507)
Date: March 7 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton presenting his case for hiring Mr. Sharpless. While Morton feels Sharpless may be getting too old to climb, and he has reservations Sharpless' current work for the forest preserve district may be patronage, Godshalk believes he is the best person for the job. He lists Sharpless' many qualifications and the recommendations Godshalk has received from many different people. Sharpless is willing to use his accumulated leave for a trial at the Arboretum. Godshalk plans to hire a recent high school graduate to be trained in climbing by Sharpless while Sharpless performs many other duties.
Extent: 3 sheets
1956/09/07: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.84525)
Date: September 7 1956Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton saying Mr. and Mrs. Zurcher were out for the day, and the three of them checked over many things to be done before the 27th. The fire door will be here Wednesday. It looks like Morton's tree has the usual symptoms of Dutch elm disease; they are running a culture. The road blacktop patching is complete, so now the men will be able to grade and seed around the new building. They will move into the laboratory this week. He details the work that still needs to be done on the lecture room. The new water system is supposed to be completed by the 19th, but he doesn't see how it will be done. He is giving Dr. Salins' treatment plan for Dutch elm disease a try; so far it has proved nothing. The Natural History Survey have openly labeled Salins a quack. The invitations for the 27th are being mailed.
Extent: 2 sheets