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Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce, June 30, 1943

 
Accession number C10:BF 1943.06.30
Alternative title Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce, June 30, 1943 discussing bulb and seed orders for Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C.
Sender
Recipient
Garden Area
Unassigned
Date
1943
Work types
correspondence

Description

Letter discussing Narcissus, tulip and hyacinth bulb and pansy seed orders for Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Enclosed with letter were copies of orders for Oregon Bulb Farms, George Lawler (Firm), and Davids & Royston Bulb Co. for James Bryce to review and notify Beatrix Farrand's office of any changes. Some of the Narcissus bulbs are being ordered for Mildred Bliss and the 28th Street House with John Thacher's hearty agreement.

Typewritten signature: "Beatrix Farrand by Secretary;" secretary likely Isabelle M. Stover. Correspondence written from Isabelle M. Stover's voice, but outlines Beatrix Farrand's thoughts.

Copy of original with pencil addition; original lacking in collection.

Written in upper right corner: "Client."

Title created by cataloger.

Subjects

letters (correspondence)
bulbs (plants)
Narcissus bulbs
purchasing
Daffodils
tulips
Hyacinthus (genus)
Pansies
Seeds
Flowers
Oregon Bulb Farms
George Lawler (firm)
Davids & Royston Bulb Co.
Graaff, Jan de
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens (Washington, D.C.)
Bliss, Mildred, 1879-1969
Thacher, John
Farrand, Beatrix (1872-1959)
 

Collection

Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
 

Repository

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Rare Book Collection
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington (D.C.)