NEWS

Franklinia cross: The American Gardener (published by American Horticultural Society), May/June 2004 (Volume 83, Number 3), Gardener’s Notebook (page 48) carries a short article on the successful cross of Franklina and Schima argentea. 

      

  

 

Franklinia and Altamaha River:  The Nature Conservancy has a project to return the Franklina to its origins on the banks of the Altamaha River.  Nature Conservancy, Spring 2003, Sightings page 13.

    

Arnold Arboretum article on the centennial of  their Franklinia, "Against All Odds: Growing Franklinia in Boston" by Peter Del Tredici.  Includes information on the history of the Franklinia.  Article is from Arnoldia  Volume 63 number 4, 2005, publication of the Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University.   PDF of article available located at  John Bartram Association - Franklinia page.   Or the entire issue is available for $5.00 (US) from:  Editor, Arnoldia, Arnold Aboretum, 125  Aborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 01230-3500