Letters Between Elizabeth White and Wilfrid Wheeler
Entry/Object ID
1984.3.16
Description
Elizabeth writes to say that she has received cuttings from Wheeler--planing to pot up 1000 plants in January and to get small plants for Christmas, 1942. She thinks plants are less likely to drop their berries if planted in January rather than May or June.
Wheeler writes to Elizabeth about a particular holly in Marion, MA which survived the hurricane ('38?). Will send cuttings.
Elizabeth writes to ask Wheeler about his method for planting holly. Also mentions suggestion for setting berries that she learned via the Boyce Thompson Institute.
Wheeler responds about his planting method and a description of a new holly location that is promising for varieties and cuttings.
Collection
Whitesbog Heritage Collection
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Letter
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Correspondence
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Other Documents
Nomenclature Class
Documentary Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
General Notes
Note
The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research is an independent research institute located on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Founded by Boyce Thompson to further understanding of plants and to use this knowledge to improve world food supply and promote conservation of natural areas.
Note Type
Cataloging Note
Note
Wilfrid is misspelled as "Wilfred" on this typewritten copy of the original letter. This was brought to the archives' attention by Wheeler's great-granddaughter Emily Wheeler. Original letters were then found after the copy was accessioned.
