Gene Eisenbeiss papers, 1974-1996.

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Gene Eisenbeiss papers, 1974-1996.

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The Gene Eisenbeiss Papers include administrative files such as correspondence regarding registration of cultivar names, location of cultivars for purchase, and information requested about the Ilex genus. There are also miscellaneous publications and literature on plants as well as engraving blocks of holly used for publications and given to Eisenbeiss by Harry William Dengler, Extension Service, USDA, at the University of Maryland.

13.75 Linear feet (11 boxes)

National Agricultural Library, NAL

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National Agricultural Library, NAL

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Eisenbeiss, G. K.

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Gene Eisenbeiss (1926-97), a horticulturist, was employed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more than 30 years, 26 of which he spent at the U.S. National Arboretum. He was the international registar of cultivated Ilex (Holly) for more than 20 years. He was involved with the publication of authoritative and comprehensive cultivar checklists (with more than 200 publications on hollies), and was responsible for the introduction of at least 14 cultivars. From the description o...