Carl Purdy
Carl Purdy (1861 - 8 August 1945) was an American nurseryman, from Ukiah, California. He 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.
See also
References
- 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.
- ^ "Purdy, Carl". Smithsonian Libraries. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
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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