Background
Rexford, Eben Eugene was born on July 16, 1848 in Johnsburgh, New York, United States. Son of Jabez B. and Rebecca (Wilcox) Rexford.
Rexford, Eben Eugene was born on July 16, 1848 in Johnsburgh, New York, United States. Son of Jabez B. and Rebecca (Wilcox) Rexford.
Educated Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin (Doctor of Letters, 1908).
Writer for press ever since 14 years of age. Contributed stories and poems to nearly all leading magazines Wrote a great deal about flowers and their culture, and is considered authority in this special field of work.
Interested in social improvement work.
Wrote many songs, among which the most popular is “Silver Threads Among the Gold.” Author: Brother and Lover (poem of the War), 1886. Home Floriculture, 1888-1901.
Grandmother’s Garden, 1890. Flowers—How to Grow Them, 1898.
Four Seasons in a Garden, 1907.
The Home Garden, 1908. Indoor Gardening, 1910. Amateur Gardencraft, 1912.
Pansies and Rosemary (poems), 1911.
Address: Shiocton, Wisconsin
Married Mistress.