Carl Purdy
Carl Purdy (1861 - 8 August 1945) was an American nurseryman, from Ukiah, California.
Carl Purdy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1861 |
| Died | 8 August 1945 (aged 83–84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Horticulture |
Career
As a nurseryman, Purdy specialized in plants native to California. Iris purdyi (Purdy's iris) which he discovered is named after him. His nursery business, Carl Purdy Gardens, was continued by his children.[1]
A collection of catalogues issued by his firm is held at the Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. Ethel Z. Bailey Horticultural Catalogue Collection.
References
- "Purdy, Carl". Smithsonian Libraries. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
- A biography of Purdy by his grandson Carl Mahurin is to be found in the California Horticultural Society Journal, volume 2 issue 4, October 1941.
External links
- Works by or about Carl Purdy at Internet Archive
- Carl Purdy Exhibition at the Mendocino Museum, and the guidebook.
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