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1. garden.org › Daylily-Hemerocallis-Pierre-S-du-PontDaylily (Hemerocallis 'Pierre S. du Pont') in the Daylilies ...

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   Plant database entry for Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Pierre S. du Pont') with 6 images and 24 data details.

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3. longwoodgardens.org › gardens › house-theaterFlower Garden Walk & Compartment Gardens

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   From April until the first frost, Flower Garden Walk comes alive with 600 feet of dazzling hues and botanical forms. One of our most popular (and most photographed) spaces, this was Longwood’s very first garden, designed by founder Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954) soon after he purchased the property. Looking for more inspiration?

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4. findingaids.hagley.org › agents › peopleDu Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 | Hagley Museum ...

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   Pierre Samuel "P.S." du Pont (1870-1954) was the great grandson of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834), founder of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, and that company played a major role in P.S. du Pont's life. He is most well-known for developing the preeminent botanical gardens, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

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   What happened to Pierre du Pont?

   • One of the highlights of Pierre’s final years was the 150 th anniversary of the du Pont’s arrival in the United States, held at Longwood Gardens in 1950 with 632 family members from around the world in attendance. In 1954, just three days after being awarded the Cravate de Commandeur of the French Legion of Honor, Pierre died from a ruptured aorta.

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   When did Pierre du Pont stop farming?

   • Outdoors, farming operations were discontinued in 1951 except for fruit orchards and a small vegetable garden. One of the highlights of Pierre’s final years was the 150 th anniversary of the du Pont’s arrival in the United States, held at Longwood Gardens in 1950 with 632 family members from around the world in attendance.

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   What did Pierre du Pont do after his wife died?

   • After his wife’s death in 1944, Pierre du Pont directed his energies toward historical research and family genealogy. The gardens were maintained as always, of course, augmented by the gift of Mrs. William K. du Pont’s famous orchid collection.

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6. digital.hagley.org › LMSSXPierre S. du Pont papers (Longwood) | Hagley Digital Archives

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   The Pierre S. du Pont papers are part of the Longwood Manuscripts collection (Accession LMSS) of family papers assembled by Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954). Now held at Hagley Library, the Longwood Manuscripts collection is divided into ten collection groups.

7. longwoodgardens.org › history › 1946-19561946-1956: Private to Public | Longwood Gardens

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   Pierre S. du Pont being awarded the Cravate de Commandeur of the French Legion of Honor, 1954. With his usual foresight, Pierre had in place a well-funded yet adaptable mechanism for Longwood to continue.

8. findingaids.hagley.org › repositories › 2P.S. du Pont photographs (Longwood) - Hagley Museum and Library

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   Abstract. Pierre Samuel "P.S." du Pont (1870-1954) was an industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He was president of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. from 1915 to 1919 and chairman of the board from 1919 to 1940.