Prosper J. Berckmans orchard notebook, circa 1857
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Berckmans, Prosper Jules Alphonse
- Date:
- circa 1857
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s) (1 notebook)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Prosper J. Berckmans orchard notebook, ms 1261. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a notebook kept by Prosper J. Berckmans. The notebook contains sketches and descriptions of various species of fruits and vegetables, including gooseberries, apples, pumpkins, and pears.
- Biographical / historical:
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Prosper Julius Alphonso Berckmans (1830-1910), and his father, Louis Mathieu Berckmans, born in Belgium, moved to Augusta, Georgia, established Fruitlands Nursery (now Augusta National Golf Club).
For more information, see the article Berckmans Nursery in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Fruit trees -- Georgia.
Sketches.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Prosper J. Berckmans orchard notebook, ms 1261. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.