Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Gerbing, Gustav George |
Also Known as |
G. G. Gerbing |
Titles & honors |
-Honorary membership in the International Mark Twain Society -Honorary membership in the Eugene Field Society for American Authors |
Born |
March 1, 1900 |
Birthplace |
Amelia City, FL |
Deceased |
Jan 25, 1984 |
Deceased where |
Fernandina Beach, FL |
Spouse |
Azilda E. Fyfe m. 9/26/1923 |
Children |
Elaine Gerbing Flanders 8/21/1924 George Charles Gerbing Dorothy Gerbing Thigpen Lucille Gerbing Fisher Fawcett |
Father |
Gustav Otto Max Gerbing |
Mother |
Anna F. Gerbing |
School |
-Quit school at 14, 6th grade |
Notes |
-Built Fernandina Beach's first fishing pier in 1944 -Member of the First Presbyterian Church -Member of the Fernandina Beach Men's Garden Club -Member of the American Camellia Society -Buried in Bosque Bello Cemetary -Sold the Gerbing Camellia Nursery to Ralph May in 1944 |
Occupation |
Gerbing's Oyster Farm Gerbing's Gardens (1934-1948) Operated a Restaurant (1919-1931) Gerbings Pier and Hotel |
Publications |
"Camellias by Gerbing" (1943) "Gerbing's Camellia Book" (1945) |
Relationships |
Siblings: Anna Frieda Karoline Gerbing Ida Lydia Gerbing Clara Theresa Gerbing Ella Anna Gerbing Theodora Gerbing Flora Gerbing Step Siblings: Leonora Maria Anna Reinhold Franz Gottlieb Martin |
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Aerial view of Gerbing Gardens - Print, Photographic
Aerial view of Gerbing Gardens.
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Azaleas and Camellias - Book
This book is significant because Gerbing consulted with Hume before starting his nursery business. Chapters: Azaleas and camellias, their adaptability and value Azalea species and varieties The Camellias and their varieties The propagation of azaleas and camellias Where to grow azaleas and Camellias Camellias and azaleas in the garden Soils and their preparation Planting Cultivation and care Feeding azaleas and camellias Growing azale...
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Azilda and G. G. Gerbing - Print, Photographic
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Azilda Fyfe Gerbing - Print, Photographic
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Azilda Fyfe Gerbing - Print, Photographic
Azilda Elaine Fyfe Gerbing, wife of G. G. Gerbing, as a young woman.
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Bellingrath Gardens - Print, Photographic
Photo of lake surrounded by trees and blooming azaleas in Bellingrath gardens, Mobile Alabama. This photo came from the home of Gus Gerbing, founder of Gerbing Gardens.
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Bellingrath Gardens - Print, Photographic
Photo of Spanish Moss laden trees, blooming azaleas and a walkway in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile. Alabama. This photo came from the home of Gus Gerbing, founder of Gerbing Gardens.
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Binoculars - Binoculars
A pair of metal and glass binoculars, belonged to Gustav Gerbing.
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