Name/Title
Fourth Annual Report of the Secretary of the State Pomological Society, Michigan 1874Entry/Object ID
2026.21.12Description
Black, hardbound book containing a compilation of the latest fruit-growing science in 1874-1875. Text includes lectures made to society members; lists of state fair entries; descriptions of plants, growing methods, diseases and pests. 24 illustrations, mostly of plants. Index. 580 pages.Context
The report about Saugatuck and Ganges by Henry S. Clubb on pages 190 to 199 describes the landscape/conditions and the farms belonging to B.S. Williams of Saugautck, Williams & Wiley of Douglas, Van Renselier Wadsworth of Hooter Road, Joseph Hattersely of Pier Cove, S.I.B. Hutchinson of near Pier Cove, Augustus Perrotet of Ganges, William Corner of Town Line road, Hawley of Plummerville, Richard B. Newnham of Saugatuck, Theodore F. Kleeman of Saugatuck, and Rev. J.F. Taylor of Saugatuck.Collection
1870 Fruit growing, farming, agricultureCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2026.21Source or Donor
Wisniewski, ScottAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalDimensions
Height
9-3/4 inWidth
6-1/4 inDepth
1-3/4 inLocation
Box
024 Basket Factory, Fruit Exchange, Fruit GrowingCondition
Overall Condition
PoorNotes
Binding is broken; pages yellowing and spotted.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Williams, B. S., Wiley, David W. 1837-1927, Newnham, Richard B. 1819-1908/9, Kleeman, Theodore F. 1829-1906, Taylor, James Franklin 1824-1903, Wadsworth, Van Renslear 1825-1907, Hattersley, Joseph 1813-1886, Hutchinson, Salmon Ichabod Beecher 1809-1894, Corner, William 1819-1889, Hawley, Edward 1837-1910, Newnham, Richard B. 1819-1908/9, Kleeman, Theodore F. 1829-1906, Taylor, James Franklin 1824-1903Create Date
September 15, 2026Update Date
September 15, 2026
