William Saunders journal, 1898-1899.

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William Saunders journal, 1898-1899.

Journal (1898 December 20-1899 January 10) kept by Saunders recording his horticultural activities.

1 item.1 microfilm reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8068178

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Saunders, William, 1822-1900

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William Saunders (1822-1900) horticulturist and landscape gardener, was appointed Superintendent of the Experimental Gardens of the newly created Department of Agriculture in 1862. He established and extensive collection of trees on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and developed a system of street tree-planting used in the District of Columbia in the 1870. He wrote widely on general horticulture and his publication include some 3, 000 titles. From the description of Willian Saun...