Carl Purdy

Carl Purdy (1861 - 8 August 1945) was an American nurseryman, from Ukiah, California.

Carl Purdy
Born1861 (1861)
Died8 August 1945 (aged 8384)
NationalityAmerican
Scientific career
FieldsHorticulture

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

  1. "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.


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