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Fruitland Nurseries notebooks
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Fruitland Nurseries notebooks | |
| Creator: Berckmans, Prosper Jules Alphonse | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1861-1915 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet 2 boxes | |
| Collection Number: ms3130 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two notebooks kept by Prosper Jules Alphonse Berckmans of Fruitland Nurseries (Augusta, Georgia) from 1861-1915. Volume 1 contains drawings of grapes and grape leaves, some partly in watercolor; for some varieties, handwritten notes identify southern growers as Berckmans' source, including Dr. A.P. Wylie, G. Speth, J.A. Rion, and Dr. S.J. Kenworthy. The volume also includes newspaper clippings and letters from other growers. Volume 2 includes drawings of peaches, apples, pears, plums, oranges, tangerines, strawberries and pecans; and clippings, advertisements for nurseries, and letters from growers.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Fruitland Nurseries notebooks, ms3130, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.