Carl Purdy

Carl Purdy (1861 - 8 August 1945) was an American nurseryman, from Ukiah, California.

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.[1]

A collection of catalogues issued by his firm is held at the Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. Ethel Z. Bailey Horticultural Catalogue Collection.

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References
  1. "Purdy, Carl". Smithsonian Libraries. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  • A biography of Purdy by his grandson Carl Mahurin is to be found in the California Horticultural Society Journal, volume 2 issue 4, October 1941.


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