Henry Nehrling papers, 1886-1970.

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Henry Nehrling papers, 1886-1970.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50633695

Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, postcards, newspaper clippings and writings.

5 boxes (3 linear ft.)

eng,

ger,

University of Central Florida, UCF

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SNAC Resource ID: 7630337

University of Central Florida, UCF

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Nehrling, Henry, 1853-1929

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Ornithologist, horticulturist. Henry Nehrling was born on May 9, 1853 in Herman, Wisconsin. He developed an interest in nature during hikes to and from school. In 1890 he became Custodian of the Public Museum in Milwaukee where he collected plant specimens for their greenhouse. Nehrling then developed a garden in Gotha, Florida, where he purchased land in 1884. He grew, hybridized and popularized many exotic plants for the general public. Caladiums, palms, bamboo and ama...