Collection Number: D-451

Extent

47.4 linear feet

Biography

The Saratoga Horticultural Research Foundation was formed in 1952 by California horticulturalists and gardeners whose goal was to improve and introduce new species of shade and ornamental trees and native western shrubs to our local landscapes. In 2006-2007, the SHRF disbanded, after successfully accomplishing many of their goals, along with the help of nurseries and the landscape industry.

Description

The records of the organization as well as plant propagation and description records, nursery records, plant photographs and slides, and plan evaluations.

Inclusive Dates

1938-2007

Subject

Plant Science

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California (http://findaid.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt3m3nd10c)

Additional Collection Information (http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/dept/specol/collections/manuscripts/saratoga/)

Access

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