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Dearing, Charles. Charles Dearing papers, 1900-1963 [manuscript].

Title: Charles Dearing papers, 1900-1963 [manuscript].

This collection includes correspondence, research notes and data, reports, publications, and photographs. The primary subject of Charles Dearing's research was developing the muscadine and other varieties of grapes for agricultural production. He experimented with breeding, pollination, methods of cultivation, and creating new varieties. In addition to grapes, he worked with such agricultural products as strawberries and blueberries. The data gathered was done at the Agricultural Experiment Station - Coastal Plain Test Farm at Willard, North Carolina.

ArchivalResource: 7 linear ft. (14 archival boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/466904280 View

Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont. Horticulture in Vermont scrapbook, 1942-1944.

Title: Horticulture in Vermont scrapbook, 1942-1944.

This scrapbook was compiled by the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont between 1942 and 1944 as part of an effort to begin documenting Vermont's contribution to horticulture. It was intended as a beginning only and not an attempt at completeness. Some highlights of the scrapbook include articles about the Vermont Horticultural Society and the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont. Flora and geologic features of Vermont, Vermont's cool climate, apples, maple sugaring and the Long Trail are also topics of interest. Biographical sketches of Vermont horticulturists, Charles H. Blasberg, Frederick Horsford, E. (Erastus) H. Hallett, Thaddeus L. Kinney, George McMillan Darrow, and William H. Darrow, are also included. Additionally, there also pieces about the work of Peter Kalm, the first botanist to study flora of the Champlain Valley and a student of Linnaeus, who was sent by the Royal Academy of Sweden in 1748. There are also several articles by either Ezra Brainerd or his daughter, Viola Brainerd Baird. Wild flowers, several varieties of domestic flowers, shrubs, and trees are all discussed in various pieces within the scrapbook. One piece was written by U.S. Senator, George D. Aiken; another describes state laws about the sale and protection of rare plants. The full Table of Contents of the scrapbook, listing the titles and authors of all articles, is available as an electronic document.

ArchivalResource: 1 volume; 32 x 39 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/698367201 View

Darrow, George M. (George McMillan), 1889-. George McMillan Darrow papers : manuscripts, 1835-1980.

Title: George McMillan Darrow papers : manuscripts, 1835-1980.

The George McMillan Darrow papers contain of materials related to Darrow's scientific career and the literature he contributed to the field. There is correspondence, manuscripts, galley proofs, a book, publications such as articles and reports, photographs, field notes, papers related to physiology, and miscellaneous items.

ArchivalResource: 19.25 Linear feet (30 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/549097828 View

Scott, D. H. (Donald Hyde), 1911-. USDA Small Fruit Improvement Programs records 1914-1978.

Title: USDA Small Fruit Improvement Programs records 1914-1978.

The USDA Small Fruit Improvement Programs Records contain numerous items. Donald H. Scott's strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry field notebooks (1950-1978), Scott's work notes (1941-70), Scott's and George M. Darrow's photographs for illustrations of USDA bulletins, and blackberry records of John Hull (1961-69). -- Files from the office of Gene Galletta include: Strawberry records (1953-1969), grape papers (1946-1967), correspondence files (1947-72), and rasberry/blueberry files (1917-52). Photographs, artwork, and negatives used for plates in various USDA publications (1949-83). Drafts of publications and final copies of bulletins. Miscellaneous photographs, slides, and acetate and glass negatives of fruit, 1914-85. Both black and white and color included.

ArchivalResource: 21 linear feet (15 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/535579045 View