chapter BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
little, harry F., was born in Goodland, Indiana, Tune 14, 1878. His common school education was begun in the local public school and finished at Todd Seminary for Boys, Woodstock, Illinois. From there he entered the Preparatory School of Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois, and later continued his college course in the College of Liberal Arts at Northwestern.
After leaving school he entered the general mercantile business with his father at Goodland, Indiana, in which work he was continuously engaged until he closed out the store to move to New York State.
Mr. Little's work with peonies began as a garden hobby, and for many years he devoted his spare time to the intimate study of the flower. His collection has become one of the most complete in the country and includes most of the new and rare kinds obtainable. The demand for his surplus plants gradually drew him into the business commercially, and in 1924 he issued his first catalogue.
In the fail of 1925, Mr. Little became associated with Mr. F. A. Goodrich in the organization of Indian Spring Farms, Inc., a commercial enterprise, to carry on the growing of fine flowers in a large way, and his entire plantings were combined with the Goodrich collection at Indian Spring Farms, Baldwinsville, New York. All his time is now devoted to the management of that business.
Little, Harry F., Camillus, N. Y., 1878-1947. Merchant and then commercial peony grower. Former President of American Peony Society.
APS: History of the Peonies and their Originations (-1975):
HARRY F. LITTLE, Westhill House, Camillus, New York
LAURA NUNN - Double, pink;
7. LULU LITTLE (1938) - Double, midseason. Tall light pink.
R-3 MRS. HARRY F. LITTLE (1936) - Double, late. Tall blush full rose type. One of the most beautiful. Does well everywhere. H.M.
12. ONONDAGA (1935) - Double, early,. Tall dark red. A.H.A.M.
54. SNOW WHITE (1939) - Double, midseason. Very tall medium sized pure white. A.H A M
43. WESTHILL (1938) - Double, earlv. Very large full light oink. H.M.
50. ZIBA (1940) - Double, midseason. Tall brilliant red, immense ball. Imposing.
