Box C

Typescript expense report for professional services and expenses from Beatrix Farrand to Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection) related to the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in Washington, D.C. from January 1, 1941 to June 30, 1941. Includes information on the Dumbarton Oaks Garden areas: Catalogue House; North Vista; Green Garden; Rose Garden.

Copy of typescript letter form Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms inquires about big trumpet daffodil bulbs for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. She tells him the Naiotnal Museum Picture Galley [Gallery] may want some forced bulbs for Dumbarton Oaks in Washington. Letter likely typed by Isabelle M. Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce discusses big trumpet bulbs from Jan de Graaff (Oregon Bulb Farms) for the National Gallery of Art, Dumbarton Oaks Park negotiations, and Ruth Havey's visit which included a review of the design for the two tablet inscriptions

Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms discusses Narcissus Maude Adams bulbs for Mrs. Gerrish H. Milliken and bulbs for the National Gallery of Art. Beatrix Farrand tells him she looks forward to telling him about the ways his bulbs are used in different universities and how much pleasure they give.

Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms discusses the uncertainty of the daffodil bulb order for the National Gallery of Art and daffodil bulbs for Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine and the cottage at Santa Barbara.

Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms tells him the National Gallery of Art has decided against Dumbarton Oaks growing its flowers for the coming winter.

Copy of a letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms discusses the complexity of Dumbarton Oaks providing bulb flowers for the National Gallery of Art and the negotiations did not come to fruition. If Dumbarton Oaks were to grow and supply the flowers for the National Gallery of Art, a government organization, then they would have had to compete with local florists under a competitive bid. It would entail a tax questions which are delicate matters.

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.

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.

Copy of typescript order from Beatrix Farrand to Hosea Waterer for 46 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

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.

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.

Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Vaughan's Seed Store for 13 packets of seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Written in pencil: "checked f[or] 1943 seeds". Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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.

Copy of text for Western Union telegram sent by Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce discusses the need to repeat current order for more bulbs. Some of the bulbs are for Mildred Bliss.

Order from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms for 650 Narcissus bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Changes to order in pencil increased order to 925 bulbs. Written in pencil: "Explain to Bryce that some of these "extras" & make a separate list of them are for Mrs. Bliss's house - with Mr. Thacher's hearty agreement".

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.

Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for 36 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for 1710 tulip bulbs for the Fountain Terrace and Herbaceous Border and 72 Hyacinth bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Order to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms from Beatrix Farrand for 3000 narcissus, 100 iris, 2000 scilla, 2000 crocus, and 50 lilium bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Some of the bulbs are to be used for forcing and others are for the west side of front door and south side lawn, between the Orangery and east end lawn, north side of the brick walk and Crabapple Hill and the Orchard, Melissande Allee, and for the [Herbaceous ?] Border

Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Wayside Gardens for 140 tulip bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Written in pencil: "cancel".

Copy of a price request from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for the accepted bulb and seed orders for James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Order modification from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. from 910 tulip bulbs to 500 bulbs for the Fountain Terrace, Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. She requests 40 of The Bishop tulip and 30 of the Dom Pedro and Golden Harvest tulips. The remainder of the 430 should be split between the remaining 10 varieties desired. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent the order modification on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.