"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field (3.31727)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man (3.31728)
Date: 1930 – 1949Type: Photographic image
Description:"Lisle Lilly" sow grazing in field with man
"Lisle Lilly" Grand Champion Chester White sow was in six state fairs during the late 1930's to early 1940's. Considered out of "prototype" - one of her 6 month offspring sold for $3400.00
Extent: 1 negative
1940s: Director to Gentlemen (3.107126)
Date: 1940sCreator: Holabird, John A.
Type: Document
Description:Correspondence between several people, with Godschalk copied, regarding stocking a new pond at the Arboretum with fish.
Extent: 3 sheets
1947/05/15: Ruth Sage to E. L. Kammerer (3.93817)
Date: May 15 1949Creator: Sage, Ruth
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Ruth Sage to E. L. Kammerer in response to his request to identify a plant. She says it is Eriobotrya japonica Loquat, and provides details on the plant. She mentions it had been growing at the entrance to the Four Arts garden in Florida until a storm in 1947. She says they now have them growing in pots.
1949/01/10: Clifford J Matthys to E. L. Kammerer (3.93803)
Date: January 10 1949Creator: Matthys, Clifford J.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Clifford J Matthys to E. L. Kammerer asking his advice and opinion on starting to give talks on landscaping and gardening topics to homeowners in the Chicagoland area.
1949/01/22: E. L. Kammerer to Clifford J. Matthys (3.93811)
Date: January 22 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to Clifford J. Matthys, saying that his idea for a series of talks to local homeowners is a good one. Mr. Kammerer provides information on the Arboretum's approach to talks like this, and also gives Mr. Matthys the recommendation of contacting the Garden Club of Illinois, which has a Speaker's Bureau that might be helpful.
1949/01/22: John to E. L. Kammerer (3.93812)
Date: January 22 1949Type: Document
Description:Letter from John to Lowell Kammerer expressing his enjoyment of the November Bulletin, and regret that he and his family were unable to visit the Kammerers in Warrenville over the holidays due to their kids having Chicken Pox. He also mentions having enclosed subscription payment for himself and for a Mrs. Norman Rice of New York, and invites Lowell and Maude and David to visit when they can.
1949/02/04: E. L. Kammerer to J. W. Adams (Morris Arboretum) (3.93618)
Date: February 4 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter thanking Mr. Adams for his comments on the December bulletin. He mentions his familiarity with some other publications that they had discussed.
1949/02/04: E. L. Kammerer to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.93572)
Date: February 4 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Writes about printing issues with the Bulletin, weather and landscape class updates. Also discusses the library budget.
1949/02/04: E. L. Kammerer to John (3.93813)
Date: February 4 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Lowell Kammerer to John in response to his previous letter. Mr. Kammerer thanks him for the bulletin subscription payments, and mentions he is sorry that Chicken Pox interrupted John's family's holiday. He says David has so far avoided it. He also mentions that classes at the Arboretum have been very well attended, and that he and Mr. Godshalk have 52 projects in the landscape class, in addition to their regular winter work at the Arboretum.
1949/02/04: William H. Collins (Iowa State Horticultural Society) to E. L. Kammerer (3.93614)
Date: February 4 1949Creator: Collins, William H.
Type: Document
Description:Letter asking about a plant from the 1949 Felix Gillet Nursery (Nevada City, CA) catalog that they had received - Box Elder, variegated, White Leaf Box Elder. Asks if it is the same plant as an entry from Bailey's S. C. of H. (Var. argento - variegatum Bonamy). Asks if they have this plant at the Morton Arboretum, if it is hardy, and if so if they might send some cuttings.
Handwritten notes from E. L. Kammerer indicate both listings are in fact the same variety, that the Morton Arboretum does not have it in their collection.
1949/02/05: Dean Collins to Clarence Godshalk (3.93814)
Date: February 5 1949Creator: Collins, Dean
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Dean Collins, Garden Editor at the Oregon Journal, to Clarence Godshalk, asking if he could reprint the 10 Year Growth of Trees chart in their garden section. He also asks for information on the Morton Arboretum.
1949/02/05: George Avery to E.L. Kammerer (3.62655)
Date: February 5 1949Type: Document
Description:Letter informing E.L. Kammerer that a copy of the winter issue of Plants & Gardens is geing sent.
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/02/09: Richard E. Horsey to E.L. Kammerer (3.62640)
Date: February 9 1949Creator: Horsey, Richard E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter about shipment of copy of "An Historical View of Rochester's Parks and Playgrounds." Also mention of plants he received from the Arboretum Lilac list.
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/02/16: Jean Morton Cudahy to E. L. Kammerer (3.93573)
Date: February 16 1949Creator: Cudahy, Jean Morton
Type: Document
Description:Responding to previous letter detailing Bulletin printing issues. Discusses increase in library budget, and mentions AABGA business.
1949/02/18: E. L. Kammerer to Dean Collins (3.93815)
Date: February 18 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer in response to Dean Collins' request to reprint the 10 Year Growth of Trees chart in the Oregon Journal. He gives approval to reprint the chart, with appropriate credit, and also includes general informational pamphlets on the Morton Arboretum.
1949/02/18: E. L. Kammerer to William H. Collins (3.93619)
Date: February 18 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Says that the preferred scientific name of the Silverleaf Box Elder is Acer Negundo variegatum (Jacques), though it is also listed under the synonym A. Negundo argenteo-variegatum (Wesm.). Mentions that it will likely be an unreliable plant in Iowa.
1949/02/18: E.L. Kammerer to George Avery (3.62656)
Date: February 18 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Thank you for copies of winter issue of "Plants & Gardens"
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/02/18: E.L. Kammerer to Richard Horsey (3.62641)
Date: February 18 1949Type: Document
Description:Thank you for copy of "Rochester History". Also a recap of Mr. Nordine's visit to Rochester Parks.
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/03/03: E. L. Kammerer to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.93574)
Date: March 3 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Thanks for sending Australian Pine specimens. Updates on arboretum projects and library. Proposes idea for pergola to grow vines.
1949/03/28: J. B. Murray to E. L. Kammerer (3.93565)
Date: March 28 1949Creator: Murray, J. B.
Type: Document
Description:Letter saying he looks forward to receiving the Bulletins of Popular Information from the arboretum, and hopes to meet when he travels to Lisle. Handwritten note at the bottom discusses his growing of holly in Southampton.
1949/03/30: E. L. Kammerer to William Beaudry (3.93802)
Date: March 30 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to William Beaudry thanking him for the information and photographs of Augustine's Ascending Elm. Mentions that he has written a description of it for the Arboretum's Bulletin, and will send Mr. Beaudry a copy.
1949/04/01: E. L. Kammerer to Jean Morton Cudahy (3.93575)
Date: April 1 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Says he has added J. B. Murray to the bulletin list, per her request. Mentions he received material from Dr. Blakislee and will ensure Mrs. Watts looks it over. Give weather and arboretum updates.
1949/04/14: J. B. Murray to E. L. Kammerer (3.93566)
Date: April 14 1949Creator: Murray, J. B.
Type: Document
Description:Letter expressing thanks for sending arboretum literature. Handwritten note at the bottom compliments the education program the arboretum is conducting.
1949/04/19: E. L. Kammerer to Ruth Sage (3.93818)
Date: April 19 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Ruth Sage asking for help identifying an unfamiliar plant; the only thing he knows is that it was grown in Florida. He says Mrs. Cudahy suggested that Miss Sage might know more about the plant.
1949/04/19: J. B. Murray to E. L. Kammerer (3.93564)
Date: April 19 1949Creator: Murray, J. B.
Type: Document
Description:Letter discusses hollies, and J. B. Murray's camellia bush at his property in Southampton. He accepts E. L. Kammerer's invitation to visit the arboretum when he is in Chicago.
1949/05/26: E. L. Kammerer to Miss Ruth Sage (3.93804)
Date: May 26 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Miss Ruth Sage thanking her for identifying a Loquat for them. He also mentions the particularly beautiful blooming period the Arboretum had that month.
1949/06/16: Kenneth W. Hunt to E. L. Kammerer (3.93816)
Date: June 16 1949Type: Document
Description:Letter from Kenneth Hunt to E. L. Kammerer saying he intends to visit the Arboretum and hopes to be able to meet Mr. Kammerer. He mentions he is seeking information and inspiration for a native shrub planting underneath a grove of White Oaks in Glen Helen.
1949/06/27: Robert E. More to E.L. Kammerer (3.62637)
Date: June 27 1949Type: Document
Description:Letter regarding shipment of two copies of "Colorado Evergreens"
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/07/12: Robert J. Hansen to E. L. Kammerer (3.93806)
Date: July 12 1949Creator: Hansen, Robert
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Robert Hansen of the University of Washington Arboretum to E. L. Kammerer asking if the Morton Arboretum might be able to provide information and young plants/graftwood of various Laburnum and Robinia species, including Laburnum anagyroides: Golden leaf, Autumn curlleaf, Oakleaf; Alpinum Autumn, Weeping; Robinia pseudoacacia: Cutleaf, Dependens, Erecta, Golden, Littleleaf, Perpetual, Purpleleaf, Pyramid, Rozynsky, Stricta, Twisted and Weeping; Robinia luxurians.
Includes handwritten notes for reply by E. L. Kammerer
1949/07/13: E.L. Kammerer to Robert More (3.62638)
Date: July 13 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Thank you for copies of "Colorado Evergreens."
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/07/26: E. L. Kammerer to Robert J. Hansen (3.93805)
Date: July 26 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Robert J Hansen of the University of Washington Arboretum, saying the Morton Arboretum would be happy to provide graftwood of Robinias in its collection. Includes a list of available forms: Robinia Boyntonii, Robinia pseudoacacia amorphifolia, Robinia pseudoacacia coluteoides, Robinia pseudoacacia macrophylla, Robinia pseudoacacia microphylla, Robinia pseudoacacia pendulifolia [penduliflora], Robinia pseudoacacia pendulifolia [penduliflora] purpurea, Robinia pseudoacacia Rozynskyana, Robinia pseudoacacia semperflorens, Robinia pseudoacacia stricta, Robinia pseudoacacia tortuosa, Robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera, and Robinia pseudoacacia unifolia.
Also mentions Laburnum alpinum, Laburnum anagyroides, and Laburnum Watereri.
Includes handwritten draft of letter by E. L. Kammerer.
1949/08/01: Donald Wyman to Lowell Kammerer (3.62172)
Date: August 1 1949Type: Document
Description:Letter from Donald Wyman telling Lowell Kammerer that he is sending him a a "Hardiness Map of the United States and Canada."
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/08/03: E. L. Kammerer to Dr. S. Glidden Baldwin (3.93807)
Date: August 3 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Letter from E. L. Kammerer to Dr. S. Glidden Baldwin asking for information about flora of the Smokey Mountain region, considering his expertise in that area, in preparation for a trip to Gatlinburg where he will have a few days free for "exploration and botanizing." He specifically asks about large specimens of Aesculus, Castanea, Cladrastis, Halesia, Ilex, Liriodendron, Nyssa, Sassafras, and Quercus.
1949/08/16: E. L. Kammerer to Donald Wyman (3.62173)
Date: August 16 1949Creator: Kammerer, E. Lowell
Type: Document
Description:Thank you letter for the Hardiness Map.
Extent: 1 sheet
1949/08/25: Scott W. Lucas to E.L. Kammerer (3.62639)
Date: August 25 1949Type: Document
Description:Letter informing E.L. Kammerer that the 1949 Agriculture Yearbook is being sent.
Extent: 1 sheet