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1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.101463)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying Van Gemert's roof caught fire, with only slight damage since the fire was caught early. They are planting evergreens. He is enthusiastic about the fast-growing walnut seeds they received from Mr. Bixby. He is hoping to get some exceptionally fast- growing trees from the seed, and if so, they will propagate those trees. He is looking forward to their fertilizer experiments. Their milk base has been cut some, but he will endeavor to make the dairy pay in spite of it. Prices are low in the poultry business, but he believes there is more profit in poultry than in dairy. He is enclosing a letter from his wife with his letter.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/06/06: A. E. Kunderd to John Van Gemert (3.94273)
Date: June 6 1931Creator: Kunderd, A. E.
Type: Document
Description:Order acknowledgement from A. E. Kunderd to John Van Gemert for order of two dozen gladiolus, also explaining current bulb offer.
1931/02/16: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99632)
Date: February 16 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godsalk to Joy Morton relating that the Van Gemerts' roof caught fire, but the fire was easily extinguished. They are planting some of the evergreens that were previously dug. They received some walnut seeds of the Thomas variety from Mr. Bixby. They are supposed to be the fastest growing walnut trees. They hope to get an exceptionally fast growing tree from the seeds which they will then propagate. He describes the fertilizer experiments they plan to conduct. Their dairy milk base has been cut, but they will endeavor to make the dairy pay. Prices are low in the poultry business, too. He encloses a letter from his wife Margaret. He hopes they are having a glorious trip.
Extent: 2 sheets
1931/03/23: C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton (3.99634)
Date: March 23 1931Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Joy Morton saying most of the snow from the blizzard and light snowfalls is gone, moistening the soil--too moist for planting. They fixed up the Modern Garden exhibit for Mrs. Morton's garden club at the Merchandise Mart. It was awarded a 1st prize ribbon. Godshalk believes that the Arboretum should have an exhibit there next year to familiarize the public with their work. He details Van Gemert's work in the propagating house. He declined Mr. Bixby's offer of more nut trees; he told him they would prefer scions. Kerth is not writing as there is nothing new to report. Godshalk goes on to give a brief update on the farms. Everyone at the Arboretum has taken a great interest in the new ducks and geese on the property. When Morton visits Kew Gardens, Godshalk asks that he request scions and cuttings of their newest trees and shrubs be sent to the Arboretum. He believes Morton will be pleased with the appearance of the place when he returns. He thanks Mrs. Morton for the cards she sent to the family and himself.
Extent: 2 sheets