Stover, Isabelle M., 1905-1987

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Copy of typescript list of books in the Garden Information Library at Dumbarton Oaks. Written at top in pencil: "Office copy of book list, 2 copies to Reef Point, 1 to Mrs. Farrand, and 1 to Mrs Stover, her secretary, 2/16/[19]49. List probably created by Anne Sweeney.

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Typescript list of books at Beatrix Farrand's Reef Point marked as good. Note for Mrs. Isabelle Stover with directions to check XX list with carbon copy she left her. A copy of the list for Mrs. Mildred Bliss dated April 19, 1949. Written on list: "Mrs. Willgoose copied this list for Mrs. Bliss and Mrs. Farrand, June 7, 1949."

Scope and Contents: Unsigned typescript note probably from Beatrix Farrand secretary, most likely Isabelle M. Stover, to Beatrix Farrand which was originally with a copy of a letter to James Bryce. The copy of the letter written to James Bryce on June 2 was not sent because a telegram was sent instead. The telegram she refers to may be accession number: C10:BF 1943.06.02. She remembers Beatrix Farrand taking the original of the order with her and she was going to send it. She asks for Beatrix Farrand's...

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Copy of letter with payment from Beatrix Farrand to Davids & Royston Bulb Co. She sends payment for 50 Roman White Hyacinth bulbs and wants to order an 100 bulbs for Mildred Bliss. Written in pencil: "Unable to furnish extra 100". Letter sent from Isabelle M. Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order cancellation from Beatrix Farrand to Wayside Gardens for 140 tulip bulbs that were to be sent to James Bryce for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent this order cancellation on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order correction from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for 300 tulips on order #794 out of the 1300 ordered to be sent to Mrs. [Mr.] James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order correction on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to American Bulb Company for 6 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Two copies of an order from Beatrix Farrand to Conard-Pyle Co. for 63 roses to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Joseph Breck & Sons for 13 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. One packet of seed added to copy after original created. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Upton Gardens for one packet of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Vaughan's Seed Store for four packets of seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to American Bulb Company for packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Bobbink & Atkins for 12 single roses to be sent to James Bryce for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order to Bobbink & Atkins (Nursery) from Beatrix Farrand for 12 killarney white roses to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to G.H. Penson, Sutton & Sons for 11 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of typescript order from Beatrix Farrand to Hosea Waterer for 23 packets of seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. One additional packet of seed added in pencil. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent this order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to J.J. Grullemans, Wayside Gardens for 500 tulip bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent the order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to John H. van Zonneveld Comp., Summerfield Bulb Farms for four dozen tulips and three dozen hyacinth exhibition size bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. The tulips are marked for the Fountain Terrace. A check has been sent to Brown Brothers in New York for payment of this order. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order to Joseph Breck & Sons from Beatrix Farrand for 52 roses to be sent for an early March delivery to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent the order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Joseph Breck & Sons for 19 packets of flowers seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Written in pencil: "for 1943 seeds checked". Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Joseph Breck & Sons for seven packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Perry Seed Company for five packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isbelle M. Stover, secretary sent the order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of typescript list created by Beatrix Farrand of seeds and plants wanted by Harvard University for Dumbarton Oaks, from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, for the 1943 season. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent list on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of typescript order from Beatrix Farrand to Sutton & Sons for 14 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Letter sent by Isabelle M. Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand as her secretary.

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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Sutton & Sons for 34 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.