Carl Purdy
Carl Purdy (1861 – August 8, 1945) was an American nurseryman from Ukiah, California.
Carl Purdy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1861 |
| Died | August 8 1945 (aged 83–84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Horticulture |
Early life
Purdy was born in the Midwest and moved to Ukiah, California, as a child. He was accepted to the United States Military Academy, but could not attend after an accident damaged his vision. Purdy became interested botany and biology as a child and later worked as a schoolteacher.[1]
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.[2]
A collection of catalogues issued by his firm is held at the Bailey Hortorium on the campus of Cornell University.
References
- Bergere, Darline (2015). Legendary Locals of Ukiah. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4671-0182-0.
- "Purdy, Carl". Smithsonian Libraries. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
External links
- Works by or about Carl Purdy at Internet Archive
- Carl Purdy Exhibition at the Mendocino Museum, and the guidebook.
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