Box 0014

Scope and Content Note From the Series: The glass lantern slides in this series are predominantly color images depicting plant specimens, horticultural subjects, and scenic views. Lantern slides were used for image projection from the latter half of the nineteenth century until the 1950s, when they were replaced by transparencies and 35-millimeter slides. The items in Series III are presumed to be from the early twentieth century. The slides measure 3.25 inches by 4 inches and are individually labeled with the plant name or a...

Scope and Content Note From the Series: Series V consists of mostly color transparencies of plant specimens, landscapes, garden plantings, and scenic views. The transparencies are housed individually in envelopes on which are written subject, date, and location information pertaining to the images. Some envelopes reference the record number of the corresponding black and white photograph from Series I. Box 1 of Series V includes a set of images of the J. Horace McFarland Company's building interior, employees, and equipment,...

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Each of the cards in this series describes a rose variety. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the variety name and are 8.5 by 9.5 inches in size. The information contained on these cards may include the rose's originator, date of introduction, plant and flower descriptions, growth and blooming habits, and any awards won. Some are accompanied by pictures or related clippings from letters or trade publications.

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The catalogs contained in this series came from the McFarland Company's offices. Many of them were printed by the company. Series VIII contents are arranged alphabetically by catalog company name.

Scope and Content Note From the Series: Series I consists of black and white photographic prints mounted on 8.5-inch by 10.5-inch cards. Handwritten annotations on each card may include the image subject, date, plant variety name, location of the subject, and other remarks. Some of the cards have information on the reverse noting dates and names of purchasers who bought the rights to use the images in their publications. Image subjects cover many varieties of plants, flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables, along with landscape...

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Each of the cards in this series describes a rose variety. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the variety name and are 8.5 by 9.5 inches in size. The information contained on these cards may include the rose's originator, date of introduction, plant and flower descriptions, growth and blooming habits, and any awards won. Some are accompanied by pictures or related clippings from letters or trade publications.

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Each of the cards in this series describes a rose variety. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the variety name and are 8.5 by 9.5 inches in size. The information contained on these cards may include the rose's originator, date of introduction, plant and flower descriptions, growth and blooming habits, and any awards won. Some are accompanied by pictures or related clippings from letters or trade publications.

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Each of the cards in this series describes a rose variety. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the variety name and are 8.5 by 9.5 inches in size. The information contained on these cards may include the rose's originator, date of introduction, plant and flower descriptions, growth and blooming habits, and any awards won. Some are accompanied by pictures or related clippings from letters or trade publications.

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Each of the cards in this series describes a rose variety. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the variety name and are 8.5 by 9.5 inches in size. The information contained on these cards may include the rose's originator, date of introduction, plant and flower descriptions, growth and blooming habits, and any awards won. Some are accompanied by pictures or related clippings from letters or trade publications.

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Each of the cards in this series describes a rose variety. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the variety name and are 8.5 by 9.5 inches in size. The information contained on these cards may include the rose's originator, date of introduction, plant and flower descriptions, growth and blooming habits, and any awards won. Some are accompanied by pictures or related clippings from letters or trade publications.