Wheeler writes that he is sending 2 packages of holly cuttings: "St. Mary's/St. Annes" (Wilson #2)/ "Laura Thomas"/"Edward Thomas"/"Quinn". He has also won a medal from the N.E. Wild Flower Society for his holly exhibit in Boston.
Elizabeth writes that she has changed the names of Wilson 1 & 2 to "St. Mary" and "St. Ann" and asks Wheeler to name the cuttings he sends her. Elizabeth says she has the only stock in existence of selected northern hollies. She would be happy to supply Wheeler the next spring. Looks forward to receiving more cuttings.
Wheeler writes that he looks forward to getting cutting from Elizabeth. Will send "Altaclarensis" and thanks for a present of cranberries. Elizabeth mentions "Griscom" and "Manig" as the best of the NJ hollies--also plans to send him five each of "laura", "Savage","Osa", "Clark" and Joyce. Wheeler explains choice of name "Laura Thomas".
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
"Altaclarensis" is a hybrid of Ilex aquifolium.
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.
