Gene Eisenbeiss papers, 1974-1996

Eisenbeiss, G. K.

Gene Eisenbeiss papers, 1974-1996

1974-1996

Eisenbeiss, G. K.

The Gene Eisenbeiss Papers include administrative files, such as correspondence regarding registration of cultivar names, location of cultivars for purchase, and information requested about the Ilex genus (holly and its relatives). There are also miscellaneous publications and literature on plants, as well as engraving blocks of holly illustrations used for publications and given to Eisenbeiss by Harry William Dengler of the Extension Service, USDA, at the University of Maryland.

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hollies varieties

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English

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Gene Eisenbeiss Papers. Special Collections, USDA National Agricultural Library.

G. K. (Gene) Eisenbeiss (1926-1997), a horticulturist, was employed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more than 30 years, 26 of which he spent at the U.S. National Arboretum. He was the international registrar of cultivated Ilex (holly) for more than 20 years. He was involved with the publication of authoritative and comprehensive cultivar checklists with more than 200 publications on hollies, and was responsible for the introduction of at least 14 cultivars.

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Mixed Material; Monograph; Book

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Gene Eisenbeiss papers, 1974-1996

1974-1996

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