The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4, January 1, 1948 & December 26, 1951. IN 1825, William Henry Harrison was in congress, and sent home a “wild Irish potato from which new kinds may possible be obtained”. In 1828, General Findley, also in congress, sent John Short some “live oak nuts”, which his nephew Lieutenant Irwin secured near Fortress Monroe, Butler County, Ohio. Nurseries and seed establishments were started at an early date. In 1850, we find Mr. Short ordering of the Fulton nursery in Philadelphia, chrysanthemums, pelargonium, rose stock and assorted trees and shrubs.

Technorati Tags: The Alta Heiser Collection Index Vol. 4,January 1,1948 & December 26,1951. IN 1825,William Henry Harrison was in congress,and sent home a “wild Irish potato from which new kinds may possible be obtained”. In 1828,General Findley,also in congress,sent John Short some “live oak nuts”,which his nephew Lieutenant Irwin secured near Fortress Monroe,Butler County,Ohio. Nurseries and seed establishments were started at an early date. In 1850,we find Mr. Short ordering of the Fulton nursery in Philadelphia,chrysanthemums,pelargonium,rose stock and assorted trees and shrubs.