Kingston Historical Society Annual Meeting: Illustrated Talk about Princeton Nurseries by William Flemer, IV

Following a brief business meeting, William Flemer IV
will give an illustrated talk on Princeton Nurseries.  Grandson of the
Nurseries' founder and son of renowned plantsman William
Flemer III, he will offer a uniquely personal history of the family
business. 

Princeton Nurseries' Kingston Site ultimately encompassed over 1,200 acres in South Brunswick, Plainsboro and Franklin Townships.  The Kingston Site closed in 1995, but over 240 acres have been preserved as a cultural landscape for the benefit of all.

In its 85-year history here, Princeton Nurseries introduced important plant varieties including the legendary, disease-resistant Princeton Elm, the ‘October Glory’ Maple, and the ‘Snow Queen’ Hydrangea, many of which still grow on former Princeton Nurseries property. Innovative horticultural practices and technologies were developed here that are still used today. Prototypes for many of the tools and equipment used were fabricated in the nursery workshops on Mapleton Road.

William Flemer IV is the Farm Manager for D&R Greenway at St. Michael's Farm Preserve in Hopewell. 

All are welcome to this free event.  Refreshments will be served.

For further information, please visit http://www.khsnj.org/
You may also email KHSofNJ@gmail.com, or call 609-223-3877.