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Gartrell, Robert Derby, 1895-. Robert D. Gartrell [manuscript], irca 1950-2004.

Title: Robert D. Gartrell [manuscript], irca 1950-2004.

Horticultural notes, correspondence, articles and talks, photographs (chiefly by Emil V. Hager) and legal papers. The collection chiefly concerns the development and registration of the Robin Hill evergreen azalea hybrids, a variety hardy enough to thrive in northern climates with flowers similar to southern India hybrids. Of special interest are the notebooks or "bed books" recording his selective breeding program. Correspondents include Fred C. Galle, Betty Hager, George W. Harding, David G. Leach, Alan C. Leslie, Ed Parker, Henry T. Skinner, Donald H. Voss, Franklin H. West and Thomas Wheeldon.

ArchivalResource: 3.5 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/218416418 View

Wheeldon, Thomas. Papers of Thomas Wheeldon, 1951-1980.

Title: Papers of Thomas Wheeldon, 1951-1980.

The papers contain correspondence, articles, clippings, brochures, catalogs, newsletters and other material pertinent to the work of Dr. Wheeldon, a noted member of the Middle Atlantic chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, including propagation records from Gladsgay Gardens Nursery. Correspondents include Joseph Gable, Austin Kennell, Henry T. Skinner.

ArchivalResource: 142 (ca.) items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56133326 View

American Rhododendron Society. Middle Atlantic Chapter. Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, 1959-1980.

Title: Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, 1959-1980.

Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society consist of approximately 440 slides of rhododendron interest taken by Thomas Wheeldon. Subjects include examples of Exbury azaleas, rhododendrons from the National Arboretum, Hilary G. Neighbors plants, rhododendrons of E.L. Manigault, Charles Owen Dexter hybrids, Joseph B. Gable hybrides, G. Guy Nearing crosses, peonies, and pictures from early meetings of the Society. With these is a scrapbook containing a copy of the early by-laws, minutes, and membership.

ArchivalResource: 441 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50048192 View

American Rhododendron Society. Middle Atlantic Chapter. Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society [manuscript], 1951-1983.

Title: Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society [manuscript], 1951-1983.

The papers contain correspondence, minutes, newsletters, and photographs documenting the chapter's activities. Administrative matters are the chief topic. Research, seed exchange, new hybrids, and gardens are also mentioned. Scattered minutes and newsletters from other chapters are included. Thomas Wheeldon, president for many years, is chief correspondent. Henry Francis du Pont is also a correspondent.

ArchivalResource: 5,000 (ca.) items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647820248 View