Prosper J. Berckmans orchard notebook


Descriptive Summary
Title: Prosper J. Berckmans orchard notebook
Creator: Berckmans, Prosper Jules Alphonse
Inclusive Dates: circa 1857
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 notebook)
Collection Number: ms1261
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

Scope and Content

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.