Lammerts, Walter E. (Walter Edward), 1904-

Walter E. Lammerts (1904-1996) graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in 1922. He earned both his undergraduate degree and doctorate in horticulture from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1935, he contracted with Armstrong Nurseries and established the company's plant research facility. He was a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1940-1945 and during that time he helped Knott's Berry Farm establish its berry program. Working with Los Angeles newspaper owner Manchester Boddy, Lammerts developed a plant research program at Descanso Gardens in La Canada, California. He later continued plant research in Livermore, working for Germains/Amling DeVor. Lammerts passed away on June 4, 1996.

From the description of Walter E. Lammerts papers, 1929-1962. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 319642880

Biography

Walter E. Lammerts (1904-1996) graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in 1922. He earned both his undergraduate degree and and doctorate in horticulture from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1935, he contracted with Armstrong Nurseries and established the company's plant research facility. He was a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1940-1945 and during that time he helped Knott's Berry Farm establish its berry program.

Working with Los Angeles newspaper owner Manchester Boddy, Lammerts developed a plant research program at Descanso Gardens in La Canada, California. He later continued plant research in Livermore, working for Germains/Amling DeVor.

Lammerts passed away on June 4, 1996.

Source:

"Walter E. Lammerts Obituary," Valley Times, June 11, 1996.

From the guide to the Walter E. Lammerts Papers, 1929-1962, (University of California, Davis. General Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)