Archives of American Gardens
Roche collection
Roche, John P.
Roche, Mary Alice
AAG.ROC
Archival Resource Key
0.5 Cubic feet
28 Transparencies
col.
4 x 5 in.
62 Photographic prints
b&w
8 x 10 in.
1 Photographic print
col.
2.5 x 3.5 inches
3 Transparencies
col.
120mm
circa 1954-1970
The Roche Collection documents some of the work of John and Mary Alice Roche, garden photographers who photographed numerous gardens throughout the United States. Several of the Roches' images appeared in popular gardening magazines and books on flower arranging from the 1950s and 1960s.
English
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Biographical/Historical note
John and Mary Alice Roche opened a studio for horticultural photography in Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1945. Together they photographed gardens and flower arrangements for numerous publications including House Beautiful, House and Garden, Horticulture, Popular Gardening, Flower Grower, Farm Journal, American Home, Family Circle, McCall's, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Bulletin as well as for several books. Images by the Roches in newspapers and magazines were credited to 'Roche.'
Both Roches graduated from the Clarence H. White School of Photography in New York City; John Roche later went on to teach there. He was an associate of the Photographic Society of America and a member of the Royal Photographic Society. His work was exhibited in a number of one man shows.
Mary Alice Roche wrote about gardens for a number of magazines and newspapers. She and her husband also lectured on nature photography.
The Roches co-wrote a book, Photographing Your Flowers; a Practical Guide for Indoor and Outdoor Use.
According to the Sensory Awareness Foundation, Mary Alice Roche and Charlotte Selver established the Sensory Awareness Foundation in 1971. Roche was its managing secretary and bulletin editor for many years. She was also a director of The Lifwynn Foundation.
Scope and Contents note
The Roche Collection includes twenty-five private gardens dating from the 1950s and 1960s photographed by John and Mary Alice Roche in California, Maine, Missouri, New York, and New Jersey. The Roches typically indicated the garden owner name, location, plant varieties and special features on the backs of many of the color transparency mounts and black and white photographs. Some images are labeled as to which publication they appeared in. All images are stamped on the back with original licensing information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note
Mary Alice Roche donated the collection of images to the Archives of American Gardens in 2003.
Custodial History note
The Roche Collection was sorted and arranged by a member of the Garden Club of America prior to its being donated to the Archives of American Gardens.
Conditions Governing Access note
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Conditions Governing Use note
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Related Materials
The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona, Tucson, includes photographs taken and/or developed by John P. Roche in its Photograph Collection.
Bibliography
Roche, Mary Alice and John P. Photographing Your Flowers; a Practical Guide for Indoor and Outdoor Use. 1955.
Berrall, Julia S. Flowers in Glass. Studio Publications, in association with Crowell, 1954.
Berrall, Julia S. History of Flower Arrangements. London, New York: Studio Publications, in association with Crowell, 1953.
Berrall, Julia S. Flowers and Table Settings. New York: Studio Publications, in association with Crowell, 1951.
Brooks, Myra J. with Mary Alice and John P. Roche. The Magic World of Flower Arranging. New York: Morrow, 1967.
Brooks, Myra J. with Mary Alice and John P. Roche. New Horizons in Flower Arrangement. New York: M. Barrows and Company, 1956.
Brooks, Myra J. Flower Arrangement Work Books. New York: M. Barrows, 1953-.
Cutler, Katherine N. Junior Flower Arrangements. New York: M. Barrows, 1954.
Gannon, Ruth Tuttle. Decorating With House Plants. Studio Publications, in association with Crowell, 1952.
Gannon, Ruth Tuttle. Winter Bouquets with Color. Studio Publications, in association with Crowell, 1951.
Hull, Helen S. Wild Flowers for Your Garden. New York: M. Barrows, 1952.
Wilson, Adelaide B. Color in Flower Arrangement. New York: M. Barrows, 1954.
Gardens -- Missouri
Gardens -- Maine
Gardens -- California
Gardens -- United States
Gardens -- New Jersey
Gardens -- New York (State)
Photographic prints
Transparencies
Slides (photographs)
Garden Images
Series 1
Archival Resource Key
Arrangement
The following is a list of gardens photographed by Mary Alice and John Roche arranged geographically (in alphabetical order by state, then city, then client or garden name). Each entry may list either a garden or client name (or both). Each entry is followed by an arbitrary alpha-numeric job number assigned by the Archives of American Gardens.
United States of America
Archival Resource Key
California
Archival Resource Key
Carmel-by-the-Sea -- Shangri-La
CA445
Archival Resource Key
Carmel-by-the-Sea -- Shangri-La
Scope and Contents
1 folder, 4 photographic prints and 2 4X5in. color transparencies.
General
The property includes a Japanese-style teahouse with views of nearby mountains. Simple sculptured shrubbery, sand, and rocks are used to create the garden.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. Dana C. Rood, Jr. (former owner, ca. 1960).
Related Materials
Shangri-La related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 mounted transparencies and 3 8 X10 photoprints)
Bibliography
Garden featured in Woodward Radcliffe, "A Gate Does More than Close," L.A. Times (October 1958), p.58-59 and in "Secret Retreat, " L.A. Times House Magazine (March 1963), p. 28-30.
Gardens -- California -- Carmel
Shangri-La (Carmel, California)
United States of America -- California -- Monterey County -- Carmel-by-the-Sea
[Shangri-La]: high hedge and entry gate for driveway.
CA445001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?].
[Shangri-La] [photoprint]: high hedge and entry gate for driveway.
Evergreens
Gardens -- California -- Carmel
Roofs
Entrances
Hedges
Driveways
Junipers
Gates -- wooden
Shangri-La (Carmel, California)
United States of America -- California -- Monterey County -- Carmel-by-the-Sea
[Shangri-La]: teahouse.
CA445002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Shangri-La] [photoprint]: teahouse.
Evergreens
Gardens -- California -- Carmel
Junipers
Stones
Shrubs
Teahouses
Japanese gardens
Houses
Shangri-La (Carmel, California)
United States of America -- California -- Monterey County -- Carmel-by-the-Sea
[Shangri-La]: view from garden to mountains.
CA445003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Shangri-La] [photoprint]: view from garden to mountains.
Gardens -- California -- Carmel
Shrubs
Teahouses
Japanese gardens
Fences
Lawns
Stepping stones
Rockwork
Ground cover plants
Mountains
Vista
Dry streams
Shangri-La (Carmel, California)
United States of America -- California -- Monterey County -- Carmel-by-the-Sea
Kansas
Archival Resource Key
Shawnee Mission -- Mission Hill
KS024
Archival Resource Key
McClure, Eleanor B.
Spenser, Kenneth P.
Spenser, Kenneth P., Mrs.
Shawnee Mission -- Mission Hill
Scope and Contents
The folder includes work sheets and other information.
General
Persons associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Spenser (former owners); and Eleanor B. McClure (landscape designer, ca. 1960).
Related Materials
Mission Hill related holdings consist of 1 folder (4 8 x 10 in. photographic prints)
Gardens -- Kansas -- Shawnee Mission
Mission Hill (Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Shawnee Mission
[Mission Hill]: ivy espalier on brick wall with Snowhill hydrangea in foreground.
KS024001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 x 10 in.
[1960?]
Lawns
Shrubs
Climbing plants
Ivy
Walls, brick
Hydrangeas
Retaining walls
Espaliers
Gardens -- Kansas -- Shawnee Mission
Mission Hill (Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Shawnee Mission
Photographic prints
[Mission Hill]: ferns plus boxwood as edger in front of brick wall.
KS024002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 x 10 in.
[1960?]
Walls, brick
Ferns
Trees
Olive
Edging plants
Box
Gardens -- Kansas -- Shawnee Mission
Mission Hill (Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Shawnee Mission
Photographic prints
[Mission Hill]: brick wall, ferns, statue and louvered door.
KS024003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 x 10 in.
[1960?]
Walls, brick
Ferns
Trees
Olive
Sculpture
Doors
Boys -- Design elements
Gardens -- Kansas -- Shawnee Mission
Mission Hill (Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Shawnee Mission
Photographic prints
[Mission Hill]: grass steps with brick risers and Snowhill hydrangea in brick planter in foreground.
KS024004
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 x 10 in.
[1960?]
Lawns
Walls, brick
Hydrangeas
Trees
Sculpture
Stairs, grass
Plant containers
Walls, stone
Urns
Gardens -- Kansas -- Shawnee Mission
Mission Hill (Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Shawnee Mission
Photographic prints
Shawnee Mission -- Mission Home
KS025
Archival Resource Key
Lacy, George P.
Lacy, George P., Mrs.
Shawnee Mission -- Mission Home
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a worksheet.
General
As of 2002, this home has been razed. A new home was built on the site. The garden consisted of a low stone wall planted with dwarf climbing euonymus. Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound', climbing lantana, lavender, and Vinca rosea were planted beside the wall.
General
Persons associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. George P. Lacy (former owners, ca. 1960).
Related Materials
Mission Home related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 8 x 10 in. photographic print)
Gardens -- Kansas -- Shawnee Mission
Mission Home (Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Shawnee Mission
[Mission Home]: plantings on stone retaining wall.
KS025001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 x 10 in.
[1960?]
[Mission Home] [photographic print]: plantings on stone retaining wall.
Lawns
Retaining walls
Evergreens
Walls, stone
Alyssum
Terraces
Lantana
Artemisia
Gardens -- Kansas -- Shawnee Mission
Mission Home (Shawnee Mission, Kansas)
United States of America -- Kansas -- Johnson County -- Shawnee Mission
Photographic prints
Maine
Archival Resource Key
Bar Harbor -- Garland Farm
ME112
Archival Resource Key
Farrand, Beatrix, 1872-1959
Patterson, Robert W.
Garden Club of Mount Desert
Bar Harbor -- Garland Farm
Scope and Contents
The folders includes a work sheet, features plan, and articles.
General
After Beatrix Farrand moved from Reef Point, she built an addition for herself onto the home of Lewis and Amy Garland, the longtime caretakers of Reef Point. Farrand selected her favorite plants and architectural elements and transplanted them to Garland Farm. After Farrand's death in 1959, the Garland's took care of the garden until they sold the property in ca. 1969. The front garden was framed with Reef Point fence and incorporated Asian and native plants. The main garden, at the back of the wing, contained elements of Farrand's herbaceous plant collection. This garden consists of rectangular beds with gravel paths between. The central panels are mostly heaths and heathers from Farrand's collection. On January 9, 2004, Garland Farm was purchased by the Beatrix Farrand Society. Their purpose is to repair the house and restore the gardens back to Farrand's design in order to serve as a center for research and activities.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Garland (former owners); Amy Garland (former owner, 1964-1970); Ms. Helena and Mr. Jerome C. Goff (former owners, 1970-1993); Robert W. Patterson (architect of back wing (1955-1956); and Beatrix Farrand (landscape architect, 1955-1959).
Custodial History
The Mount Desert Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation in 2003.
Related Materials
Garland Farm related holdings consist of 2 folders (6 8 X10 photoprints and 10 35 mm. slides)
See others in
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Bibliography
Garden featured in Mary Alice Roche, "A Perfect Dooryard Garden," Flower Grower, (April 1962), pp. 35-36 and 61-62.
Garden featured in Virginia Small, "Design Lessons from a Small Space," Fine Gardening, No. 91 (June 2003), pp. 67-70.
Gardens -- Maine -- Bar Harbor
Garland Farm (Bar Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bar Harbor
[Garland Farm]: from gravel path outside dooryard garden, looking over wooden fence.
ME112002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Garland Farm] [photoprint]: from gravel path outside dooryard garden, looking over wooden fence.
Houses
Perennials
Fences -- wooden
Garden borders
Hedges
Walkways, gravel
Terra-cotta
Clematis
Gardens -- Maine -- Bar Harbor
Garland Farm (Bar Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bar Harbor
[Garland Farm]: view of dooryard garden and fence.
ME112004
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Garland Farm] [photoprint]: view of dooryard garden and fence.
Houses
Perennials
Fences -- wooden
Garden borders
Walkways, gravel
Entrances
Clematis
Raised bed gardening
Edging (inorganic)
Gardens -- Maine -- Bar Harbor
Garland Farm (Bar Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bar Harbor
[Garland Farm]: rock garden area inside fence.
ME112007
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Garland Farm] [photoprint]: rock garden area inside fence.
Perennials
Fences -- wooden
Rock gardens
Walkways
Benches, stone
Outdoor furniture
Stepping stones
Gardens -- Maine -- Bar Harbor
Garland Farm (Bar Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bar Harbor
Bass Habor -- Ruth Moore Garden
ME114
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet and site plan.
General
Perennial beds, 6 ft. X 4 ft., were separated by brick walks. There were originally delphiniums, columbine, lilies, and ladies mantle. The garden has virtually vanished except for a few poppy plants, a row of peonies, 4 ft. X 6 ft. bed of lemon lilies, and some scattered columbines. Walkways are currently under sod. Since 1998, the garden is bein reclaimed by a niece.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden property include(s): Ruth Moore and Eleanor Mayo (former owners, 1945-1981); Esther Moore Trask (former owner, 1989-1996); and Ruth Moore (former owner, 1981-1989).
Related Materials
Ruth Moore Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (1 photoprint and 1 mounted transparency)
See others in
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Gardens -- Maine -- Bass Harbor
Ruth Moore Garden (Bass Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Tremont -- Bass Harbor
[Ruth Moore Garden]: perennial beds.
ME114001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
2 3/8 X 2 1/2 in.
1967 Jun.
[Ruth Moore Garden] [transparency]: perennial beds.
Gardens -- Maine -- Bass Harbor
Fences -- wooden
Buildings
Walkways, brick
Delphinium
Columbines
Perennials
Ruth Moore Garden (Bass Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Tremont -- Bass Harbor
[Ruth Moore Garden]: garden and fence.
ME114002
Archival Resource Key
Moore, Ruth
1 Photographic print
col.
3 1/2 X 2 1/2 in.
1964.
[Ruth Moore Garden] [photoprint]: garden and fence.
Gardens -- Maine -- Bass Harbor
Fences -- wooden
Lawns
Houses
Walkways, brick
Trees
Perennials
Trellises
Plant supports
Ruth Moore Garden (Bass Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Tremont -- Bass Harbor
Bucksport -- Bayside/Morse Garden
ME113
Archival Resource Key
Bucksport -- Bayside/Morse Garden
Scope and Contents
Bayside related holdings consist of 1 folder, 3 photographic prints, and 3 mounted transparencies.
General
The garden is semi-circular and is situated between the house and Penobscot Bay.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden property include(s): Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morse (former owners, ? - 1982); and Mrs. Harold Morse (garden designer).
Bibliography
Garden featured in John and Mary Alice Roche, "Our Cover Garden Revisited," Popular Gardening (July 1961) and in "Creative Ideas in Garden Design Handbook," Plant and Gardens, Vol. 21, No. 3.
Gardens -- Maine -- Bucksport
Bayside (Bucksport, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bucksport
[Bayside]: view from upper level of garden.
ME113001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Bayside] [photoprint]: view from upper level of garden.
General
Rock retaining wall with flower beds in a half-ellipse shape. Body of water in distance.
Trees
Perennials
Lawns
Houses
Retaining walls
Boats
Forests
Garden borders
Hedges
Bays
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bucksport
[Bayside]: perennials and hedge.
ME113003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Bayside] [photoprint]: perennials and hedge.
Perennials
Lawns
Garden borders
Hedges
Lilies
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bucksport
[Bayside]: perennial bed with foxgloves, sundrops and pansies.
ME113004
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Bayside] [transparency]: perennial bed with foxgloves, sundrops and pansies.
Perennials
Trees
Summer
Pansies
Foxgloves
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bucksport
[Bayside]: view of garden.
ME113005
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Bayside] [transparency]: view of garden.
Perennials
Summer
Bays
Garden borders
Hedges
Retaining walls
Boats
Phlox
Monarda
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Bucksport
Manset -- Noyes Garden
ME110
Archival Resource Key
Manset -- Noyes Garden
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet and copies of two newspaper articles.
General
This one-acre property on the coast of Maine has a view of Soames sound. The garden was created by a retired wharf worker and his wife. A white picket fence divided the garden from the front yard. It measured nine by 44 feet. A lathhouse provided shade and protection for the fuschias and begonias. The garden was filled with vegetables, fuschias, begonias, and dahlias; and became a welcome place for neighbors and strangers to visit.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. John A. Noyes (former owners).
Related Materials
Noyes Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 mounted transparencies)
Gardens -- Maine -- Manset
Noyes Garden (Manset, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Manset
[Noyes Garden]: lathhouse surrounded by dahlias.
ME110001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Noyes Garden] [transparency]: lathhouse surrounded by dahlias.
Lawns
Gardens -- Maine -- Manset
Lathhouses
Edging
Trees
Perennials
Annuals (Plants)
Dahlias
Begonias
Noyes Garden (Manset, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Manset
[Noyes Garden]: lathhouse with hanging baskets.
ME110002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Noyes Garden] [transparency]: lathhouse with hanging baskets.
Gardens -- Maine -- Manset
Lathhouses
Edging
Annuals (Plants)
Dahlias
Begonias
Hanging plants
Hanging baskets
Noyes Garden (Manset, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Manset
Northeast Harbor -- Haskell Garden
ME111
Archival Resource Key
Northeast Harbor -- Haskell Garden
Scope and Contents
Haskell Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder, 2 photographic prints and 2 mounted transparencies.
General
Lichen-covered millsstones make a path over lawn and fern area. In front of the house, a large colorful garden is bordered by a row of rocks.
Gardens -- Maine -- Northeast Harbor
Haskell Garden (Northeast Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Mount Desert -- Northeast Harbor
[Haskell Garden]: garden in front of the house.
ME111001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Haskell Garden] [transparency]: garden in front of the house.
Trees
Perennials
Gardens -- Maine -- Northeast Harbor
Annuals (Plants)
Shrubs
Lawns
Houses
Stairs, stone
Marigolds
Terraces
Retaining walls
Snapdragons
Haskell Garden (Northeast Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Mount Desert -- Northeast Harbor
[Haskell Garden]: view of millstone path through lawn, ferns, and heather.
ME111003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Haskell Garden] [photoprint]: view of millstone path through lawn, ferns, and heather.
Gardens -- Maine -- Northeast Harbor
Lawns
Millstones
Heather
Stones
Walkways, stone
Ferns
Haskell Garden (Northeast Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Mount Desert -- Northeast Harbor
[Haskell Garden]: bench at end of millstone path; plantings of ericas
ME111004
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Haskell Garden] [photoprint]: bench at end of millstone path; plantings of Ericas.
Gardens -- Maine -- Northeast Harbor
Heather
Stones
Walkways, stone
Trees
Haskell Garden (Northeast Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Mount Desert -- Northeast Harbor
Seal Harbor -- Rockledge
ME109
Archival Resource Key
Seal Harbor -- Rockledge
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet.
General
Outcropping of lichen-covered stone is used as a shallow bird bath. Ferns, lupines, and sedum are planted in the area. A terrace made of cut stone blocks is shown in one photograph.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. John J. O'Brien (former owners).
Related Materials
Rockledge related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 8 X10 photoprints)
Gardens -- Maine -- Seal Harbor
Rockledge (Seal Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Seal Harbor
[Rockledge]: rock outcropping in lawn planted with ferns--used as a birdbath.
ME109001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Rockledge] [photoprint]: rock outcropping in lawn planted with ferns--used as a birdbath.
Lawns
Gardens -- Maine -- Seal Harbor
Rock gardens
Shrubs
Ferns
Rockwork
Ground cover plants
Birdbaths
Rockledge (Seal Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Seal Harbor
[Rockledge]: rock outcropping in foreground with wall in background.
ME109002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Rockledge] [photoprint]: rock outcropping in foreground with wall in background.
Lawns
Gardens -- Maine -- Seal Harbor
Rock gardens
Shrubs
Ferns
Rockwork
Ground cover plants
Outdoor furniture
Walls, stone
Chairs
Terraces
Rockledge (Seal Harbor, Maine)
United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Seal Harbor
Missouri
Archival Resource Key
Glendale / Kirkwood -- Reflections
MO033
Archival Resource Key
Armstrong, Harris
Glendale / Kirkwood -- Reflections
Scope and Contents
Reflections related holdings consist of 1 folder, 1 8 X10 in. photographic print, and 1 4X5 in. color transparency.
General
Harris Armstrong built the combination guest house and studio on his home property. Armstrong dammed a brook on the property, creating a pond. An egg-shaped island is located in the center. Armstrong uses lotus and water lilies set in the pond. A metal strip set in concrete set around the perimeter of the pond prevents erosion.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. Harris Armstrong (former owners); and Mr. Harris Armstrong (architect).
Bibliography
Garden featured in James M. Fitch and F. F. Rockwell, Treasury of American Gardens (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1956).
Related Materials
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Reflections (Kirkwood, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St Louis County -- Glendale
Gardens -- Missouri -- Kirkwood
[Reflections]: plantings between wall and pond.
MO033002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Reflections] [transparency]: plantings between wall and pond.
Walls, concrete
Garden borders
Vines
Ponds
Daisies
Daylilies
Espaliers
United States of America -- Missouri -- St Louis County -- Kirkwood
Kansas City -- Crestwood/Flynn Garden
MO082
Archival Resource Key
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet and magazine cover.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Flynn (former owners).
Related Materials
Crestwood related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 transparency)
Bibliography
Garden featured in Popular Gardening and Living Outdoors, (February 1968).
Gardens -- Missouri -- Kansas City
Crestwood (Kansas City, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- Kansas City
[Crestwood]: butterfly chairs and bonsai plants.
MO082001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1968?]
[Crestwood] [transparency]: butterfly chairs and bonsai plants.
Tables, metal
Plants, Potted
Outdoor furniture
Trees
Chairs
Hedges
Fences -- wooden
Barbeques (fireplaces)
Birdcages
Bonsai
Settees
Gardens -- Missouri -- Kansas City
Crestwood (Kansas City, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- Kansas City
St. Louis -- Eidnoc II/Johnson Garden
MO079
Archival Resource Key
McClure, Eleanor B.
St. Louis -- Eidnoc II/Johnson Garden
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Johnson (former owners, ca. 1960s); Eleanor B. McClure (landscape designer); and Eloise Wills Johnson (designer).
Related Materials
Eidnoc II related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 mounted transparency and 1 8 X10 photoprint)
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Eidnoc II (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
[Eidnoc II]: formal bricked garden. Circle in center has elf statue at side.
MO079001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
color
4 7/8 X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Eidnoc II] [transparency]: formal bricked garden. Circle in center has elf statue at side.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Walkways, brick
Petunias
Sculpture
Outdoor furniture
Hedges
Roses
Formal gardens
Ivy
Swimming pools
Boys -- Design elements
Eidnoc II (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
[Eidnoc II]: swimming pool with seating area.
MO079002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Eidnoc II] [photoprint]: swimming pool with seating area.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Tables, metal
Patios, flagstone
Plants, Potted
Containers
Chairs
Lampposts
Settees
Chaises longues
Outdoor furniture
Hedges
Roses
Swimming pools
Eidnoc II (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
St. Louis -- Garden Oasis/Mitchell Garden
MO077
Archival Resource Key
McClure, Eleanor B.
St. Louis -- Garden Oasis/Mitchell Garden
Scope and Contents
The folders include a work sheet.
General
A pool is surrounded by an eating area, lawn, and borders with statuary. A brick wall surrounds the garden.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mitchell (former owners, ca. 1960); and Eleanor B. McClure (landscape deigner, ca. 1960).
Related Materials
Garden Oasis related holdings consist of 1 folder (6 8 X10 photoprints)
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Garden Oasis (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
[Garden Oasis]: terrace by house.
MO077001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Garden Oasis] [photoprint]: terrace by house.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Houses
Plants, Potted
Outdoor furniture
Chairs
Plant stands
Sculpture
Hedges
Stairs, stone
Urns
Ferns
Terraces
Garden Oasis (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
[Garden Oasis]: eating area by the swimming pool.
MO077002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Garden Oasis] [photoprint]: eating area by the swimming pool.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Shrubs
Houses
Table setting and decoration
Patios, brick
Tables, metal
Plants, Potted
Glassware
Outdoor furniture
Trees
Chairs
Walls, brick
Bamboo
Swimming pools
Water jets
Garden Oasis (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
[Garden Oasis]: view of eating area looking toward the brick wall.
MO077003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Garden Oasis] [photoprint]: view of eating area looking toward the brick wall.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Shrubs
Table setting and decoration
Patios, brick
Tables, metal
Glassware
Outdoor furniture
Trees
Chairs
Walls, brick
Sculpture
Benches
Garden lighting
Putti -- Design elements
Garden Oasis (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
[Garden Oasis]: further along the brick wall...St. Christopher statue.
MO077005
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Garden Oasis] [photoprint]: further along the brick wall...St. Christopher statue.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Trees
Walls, brick
Vinca
Saints
Garden borders
Edging, brick
Birdbaths
Hosta
Garden Oasis (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
St. Louis -- Highlands/Desloge Garden
MO075
Archival Resource Key
McClure, Eleanor B.
St. Louis -- Highlands/Desloge Garden
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet and magazine cover.
General
Eleanor McClure created garden rooms in this small garden. The garden includes a terrace with seating under large tree and a swimming area. Brick paving leads from terrace to lower level.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Eleanor McClure (landscape designer).
Related Materials
Highlands related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 8 X10 photoprint)
Bibliography
Garden featured in Eleanor McClure, "Lots of Garden in a Small Space," Popular Gardening and Living Outdoors, Vol. 16, No. 5 (May-June 1965), p. 30.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Highlands (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis County -- Ladue
[Highlands]: view of circular brick wall enclosed garden with steps leading up to bricked terrace with pool and seating area.
MO075001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1965?]
[Highlands] [photoprint]: view of circular brick wall enclosed garden with steps leading up to bricked terrace with pool and seating area.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Tables, metal
Plants, Potted
Outdoor furniture
Trees
Chairs
Walls, brick
Swimming pools
Tables, metal
Hedges
Petunias
Lawns
Walkways, brick
Terraces
Highlands (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis County -- Ladue
St. Louis -- Waterlot/Baer Garden
MO076
Archival Resource Key
St. Louis -- Waterlot/Baer Garden
Scope and Contents
The folders include a work sheet.
General
The garden includes a swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fish sculpture.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Baer (former owners, ca. 1960); and Frederick Dunn (architect).
Related Materials
Waterlot related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 8 X10 photoprint)
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Waterlot (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
[Waterlot]: partial view of swimming pool with sculpture of fish at the edge.
MO076001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Waterlot] [photoprint]: partial view of swimming pool with sculpture of fish at the edge.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Tables, metal
Plants, Potted
Outdoor furniture
Trees
Chairs
Walls, brick
Swimming pools
Tables, metal
Sculpture
Fountains
Hedges
Magnolias
Chaises longues
Fences -- wooden
Frogs -- Design elements
Waterlot (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis
St. Louis (Ladue) -- Ford Garden/Sunken Garden
MO078
Archival Resource Key
McClure, Eleanor B.
St. Louis (Ladue) -- Ford Garden/Sunken Garden
Scope and Contents
The folders include a work sheet.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ford (former owners); and Eleanor McClure (garden designer, ca. 1955).
Related Materials
Sunken Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 8 X10 photoprints)
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Sunken Garden (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis County -- Ladue
[Sunken Garden]: looking toward front of house.
MO078001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Sunken Garden] [photoprint]: looking toward front of house.
General
Twin garden are on each side of a brick pathway.
Gardens -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Entrances
Shrubs
Houses
Walkways, brick
Edging, brick
Dogwoods
Picket fences
Sunken Garden (St. Louis, Missouri)
United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis County -- Ladue
New Jersey
Archival Resource Key
Boonton -- Hull, Garden of Helen
NJ308
Archival Resource Key
Boonton -- Hull, Garden of Helen
Scope and Contents
Garden of Helen Hull related holdings consist of 1 folder, and 2 120mm mounted transparencies.
General
Hull began designing a formal rose garden in four rectanglular beds in 1946. By 1961 the roses began spilling out into a circle at the far end and on a fence.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Helen S. Hull (former owner) .
Bibliography
Garden featured in Helen S. Hull, "Trillium Triumph," Horticulture (May 1965), p. 38 and Helen S. Hull, "Nothing Grows Like a Rose," Flower Grower (March 1961), p. 67.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Boonton
Garden of Helen Hull (Boonton, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- Boonton
[Garden of Helen Hull]: lilac walk.
NJ308001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
2 3/8 X 2 1/2 in.
[1960?]
[Garden of Helen Hull] [transparency]: lilac walk.
Flowering shrubs
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Boonton
Walkways, grass
Hedges
Spring
Lilacs
Garden of Helen Hull (Boonton, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- Boonton
[Garden of Helen Hull]: drive to wooden bridge.
NJ308002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
2 3/8 X 2 1/2 in.
[1960?]
[Garden of Helen Hull] [transparency]: drive to wooden bridge.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Boonton
Spring
Bridges -- wooden
Birch
Roads
Ferns
Flowering trees
Garden of Helen Hull (Boonton, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- Boonton
East Hanover -- Rowley House, The
NJ309
Archival Resource Key
East Hanover -- Rowley House, The
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet.
General
This 250 year old house, also known as the Cook Farmhouse, was originally an inn serving travelers between West Jersey and New York City. Mrs. Rowley created an enclosed herb garden and numerous borders backed by hedges. Now owned by the Township and operated by the historical society, it is open to the public at specified times.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Mr. and Mrs. W. Everett Rowley (former owners); Mrs. W. Everett Rowley (garden designer); and East Hanover Township (present owner).
Related Materials
The Rowley House related holdings consist of 1 folder (13 mounted transparencies and 2 8x10 photographs)
Bibliography
Garden featured in Horticulture, 1974.
Garden featured in Woman's Day, 1959.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- East Hanover
The Rowley House (East Hanover, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- East Hanover
[The Rowley House]: redbud and dogwood beside the house. Fence of the herb garden in background.
NJ309004
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 in. X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[The Rowley House] [transparency]: redbud and dogwood beside the house. Fence of the herb garden in background.
Fences -- wooden
Gardens -- New Jersey -- East Hanover
Redbud
Sundials
Hedges
Houses
Plant supports
Tulips
Walls, brick
Spring
Dogwoods
Flowering trees
Bulbs
The Rowley House (East Hanover, New Jersey)
[The Rowley House]: herb garden.
NJ309005
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
7 3/4 in. X 9 in.
[1960?]
[The Rowley House] [photoprint]: herb garden.
Fences -- wooden
Gardens -- New Jersey -- East Hanover
Houses
Plant supports
Plants, Potted
Lavenders
Lilies
Shrubs
Terra-cotta
Walls, brick
Walkways, brick
Edging, brick
Herbs
Herb gardens
The Rowley House (East Hanover, New Jersey)
Signs (declaratory or advertising artifacts)
[The Rowley House]: flower borders with hedges behind.
NJ309007
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 in. X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?].
[The Rowley House] [transparency]: flower borders with hedges behind.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- East Hanover
Garden borders
Walkways, grass
Hedges
Trees
Terra-cotta
Perennials
The Rowley House (East Hanover, New Jersey)
[The Rowley House]: Laburnum tree and house with herb garden.
NJ309015
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 in. X 10 in.
[1960?]
[The Rowley House] [photoprint]: Laburnum tree and house with herb garden.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- East Hanover
Houses
Plant supports
Shrubs
Walls, brick
Edging, brick
Flowering trees
Perennials
Herb gardens
Laburnum
The Rowley House (East Hanover, New Jersey)
Signs (declaratory or advertising artifacts)
Glen Ridge -- Furlong Japanese Garden, Ethelburt
NJ302
Archival Resource Key
Glen Ridge -- Furlong Japanese Garden, Ethelburt
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet.
General
Furlong designed the garden in 1948. The wisteria support and shelter was designed in 1960. The garden, located near the house incorporates rocks, paths, and stone lanterns.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Ethelburt Furlong (former owner and landscape architect, 1948-1993).
Related Materials
Furlong Japanese Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (4 8x10 photoprints)
Bibliography
Garden featured in Flower and Garden (May 1962).
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Glen Ridge
Furlong Japanese Garden (Glen Ridge, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Glen Ridge
[Furlong Japanese Garden]: stepping stones leading up to circular area. Gravel used as ground cover.
NJ302001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1970?]
[Furlong Japanese Garden] [photoprint]: stepping stones leading up to circular area. Gravel used as ground cover.
Stepping stones
Rockwork
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Glen Ridge
Japanese gardens
Furlong Japanese Garden (Glen Ridge, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Glen Ridge
[Furlong Japanese Garden]: gravel area with large stone border.
NJ302002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1970?]
[Furlong Japanese Garden] [photoprint]: gravel area with large stone border.
Rockwork
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Glen Ridge
Japanese gardens
Sculpture
Shrubs
Houses
Foundation planting
Azaleas
Stone lanterns
Dry streams
Furlong Japanese Garden (Glen Ridge, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Glen Ridge
[Furlong Japanese Garden]: area with stone figure "Kuon Yuen."
NJ302004
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1970?]
[Furlong Japanese Garden] [photoprint]: area with stone figure "Kuon Yuen."
Rockwork
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Glen Ridge
Japanese gardens
Stepping stones
Sculpture
Shrubs
Stone lanterns
Pedestals
Bamboo
Furlong Japanese Garden (Glen Ridge, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Glen Ridge
Glen Ridge -- Ridgewood/Nave Garden
NJ306
Archival Resource Key
Furlong, Ethelbert Ely, d. 1993
Timpson, James
Glen Ridge -- Ridgewood/Nave Garden
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet.
General
The formality of the garden reflects the house style. A box-edged bulb garden is accented by statuary.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Wilhelm A. Nave (former owner); Ethelburt Furlong (landscape architect, ca 1955); and James Timpson (architect).
Related Materials
Ridgewood related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 mounted transparencies and 1 8x10 photoprint)
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Glen Ridge
Ridgewood (Glen Ridge, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Glen Ridge
[Ridgewood]: front yard with boxwood.
NJ306001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Ridgewood] [photoprint]: front yard with boxwood.
Shrubs
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Glen Ridge
Houses
Walkways, stone
Box
Sidewalks
Trees
Edging plants
Lampposts
Topiary work
Ridgewood (Glen Ridge, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Glen Ridge
[Ridgewood]: daffodil beds.
NJ306002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Transparency
col.
4 7/8 in X 3 7/8 in.
[1960?]
[Ridgewood] [transparency]: daffodil beds.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Glen Ridge
Houses
Box
Trees
Edging plants
Sculpture
Daffodils
Yew
Bulbs
Walkways
Hedges
Boys -- Design elements
Ridgewood (Glen Ridge, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Glen Ridge
Montclair -- Cobble Court/Forstmann Garden
NJ307
Archival Resource Key
Furlong, Ethelbert Ely, d. 1993
Montclair -- Cobble Court/Forstmann Garden
Scope and Contents
The folders include a work sheet and photocopy of needlework of estate.
General
Butted against the Montclair Mountains, the garden contains a steep rock ledge with waterfalls and trailing plants. The property was divided after the Forstmann's ownership.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Curt E. Forstmann (former owner, ca. 1940); and Ethelburt Furlong (landscape architect, ca. 1940).
Related Materials
Cobble Court related holdings consist of 2 folders (1 8x10 photoprint and 8 35 mm. copies of photographs)
See others in
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Bibliography
Garden featured in Casa Y Jardines, June 1942.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Montclair
Cobble Court ( Montclair, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Montclair
[Cobble Court]: rock garden with waterfalls.
NJ307001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Cobble Court] [photoprint]: rock garden with waterfalls.
Trees
Waterfalls
Rock gardens
Shrubs
Ponds
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Montclair
Cobble Court ( Montclair, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Montclair -- Upper Montclair
South Orange -- Gotelli Garden
NJ426
Archival Resource Key
Gotelli, William T.
Jennings, John J.
South Orange -- Gotelli Garden
Scope and Contents
Gotelli Garden related holdings contain 1 folder, 8 photographic prints and 29 negatives. The folder includes a brochure, a narrative description of her visit to the collection (in New Jersey) by photographer Molly Adams, and other information.
General
This was the private garden of William T. Gotelli, a building contractor and collector of dwarf and slow-growing conifers. With design assistance from landscape architect John J. Jennings, Gotelli amassed about 1,500 specimens within a 15-year period from nurseries, estates, and botanical gardens in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Thirty genera were represented by numerous varieties of fir, cedar, false cypress (Chamaecyparis), juniper, spruce, pine, Cryptomeria, yew, arborvitae, hemlock , and other genera. Considered to be one of the most extensive collections of its type, all of the plants, rocks, sculpture, and other features were donated by Gotelli to the United States National Arboretum in 1962 and were removed to Washington, D.C., where they are known as the Gotelli Dwarf and Slow-Growing Conifer Collection. A virtual tour of the collection as it presently exists may be found on the arboretum's website.
See others in
Maida Babson Adams American Garden Collection, ca. 1960-1994.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- South Orange
Gotelli Garden (South Orange, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- South Orange
Upper Montclair -- Berrall Garden
NJ304
Archival Resource Key
Smith, Gertrude
Berrall, Julia S.
Upper Montclair -- Berrall Garden
Scope and Contents
Berrall Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder, 1 mounted transparency and 3 8x10 photoprints.
General
Luxurious growth give the house privacy from the road, but once inside the grounds, there are lawn areas, a garden pool, a terrace, and flower borders. The garden was owned by Julia Berrall (1904-1995), a noted author and lecturer on garden history and floral arrangements. Her publications included 'Flowers and Table Settings' (1951), 'A History of Flower Arrangement' (1953),'Flowers in Glass' (1953, and 'The Garden - An Illustrated History' (1965).
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Lloyd and Julia S. Berrall (former owners, 1938 - ?); Julia S. Berrall (garden designer); J. L. Berrall (architect, 1938); and Gertrude Smith (landscape architect, 1939 - ?).
Bibliography
Garden featured in Better Homes and Gardens, 1952.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Upper Montclair
Berrall Garden (Upper Montclair, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Montclair -- Upper Montclair
[Berrall Garden]: steps leading into circular garden.
NJ304001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Berrall Garden] [photoprint]: steps leading into circular garden.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Upper Montclair
Tree peony
Lawns
Trees
Stairs, stone
Lilacs
Berrall Garden (Upper Montclair, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Montclair -- Upper Montclair
[Berrall Garden]: close-up of round pool with spiraea hanging over border flowers.
NJ304003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Berrall Garden] [photoprint]: close-up of round pool with spiraea hanging over border flowers.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Upper Montclair
Lawns
Trees
Turtles
Garden borders
Ponds
Flowering shrubs
Spireas
Berrall Garden (Upper Montclair, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Montclair -- Upper Montclair
Wayne -- Laurelwood Arboretum/Knippenberg Garden
NJ303
Archival Resource Key
Wayne -- Laurelwood Arboretum/Knippenberg Garden
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet.
General
The rock garden was designed by Zenon Schrieber in 1948 and was the last garden at the Colosseum in the New York Flower Show. Schrieber reconstructed it on the owner's property.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Zenon Schreiber (landscape designer, 1948-1950).
Related Materials
Laurelwood Arboretum related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 8x10 photoprints)
Bibliography
Garden featured in Better Homes and Gardens, 1952.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Wayne
Laurelwood Arboretum (Wayne, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Passaic County -- Wayne
[Laurelwood Arboretum]: stone steps leading down to terrace and water.
NJ303001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1950?]
[Laurelwood Arboretum] [photoprint]: stone steps leading down to terrace and water.
Stairs, stone
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Wayne
Flowering shrubs
Ferns
Ground cover plants
Laurelwood Arboretum (Wayne, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Passaic County -- Wayne
[Laurelwood Arboretum]: view of steps, terrace and edge of lake planted with coral bells.
NJ303002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1950?]
[Laurelwood Arboretum] [photoprint]: view of steps, terrace and edge of lake planted with coral bells.
Stairs, stone
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Wayne
Tables, metal
Heuchera
Lakes
Shrubs
Outdoor furniture
Terraces
Retaining walls
Chairs
Laurelwood Arboretum (Wayne, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Passaic County -- Wayne
[Laurelwood Arboretum]: rock garden.
NJ303003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1950?]
[Laurelwood Arboretum] [photoprint]: rock garden.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Wayne
Ground cover plants
Rock gardens
Trees
Ponds
Laurelwood Arboretum (Wayne, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Passaic County -- Wayne
[Laurelwood Arboretum]: across sedimentary rocks and lawn to lake.
NJ303004
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1950?]
[Laurelwood Arboretum] [photoprint]: across sedimentary rocks and lawn to lake.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Wayne
Rock gardens
Trees
Lakes
Retaining walls
Lawns
Walls, stone
Rockwork
Laurelwood Arboretum (Wayne, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Passaic County -- Wayne
[Laurelwood Arboretum]: Juniper procumbens "Nana Glauca" growing over brick wall.
NJ303005
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1950?]
[Laurelwood Arboretum] [photoprint]: Juniper procumbens "Nana Glauca" growing over brick wall.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Wayne
Retaining walls
Shrubs
Ground cover plants
Walls, brick
Junipers
Laurelwood Arboretum (Wayne, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Passaic County -- Wayne
West Caldwell -- Heritage House/Owen Garden
NJ305
Archival Resource Key
West Caldwell -- Heritage House/Owen Garden
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet.
General
A formal walled "Colonial Revival" garden is located adjacent to a 200-year old farmhouse.
General
Person(s) associated with the garden include(s): Casper and Anne Owen (former owners, ca1955); and Anne Owen (landscape designer).
Related Materials
Heritage House related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 8x10 photoprint)
Bibliography
Garden featured in Better Homes and Gardens, 1952.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- West Caldwell
Heritage House (West Caldwell, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- West Caldwell
[Heritage House]: formal walled garden with boxwood.
NJ305001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1960?]
[Heritage House] [photoprint]: formal walled garden with boxwood.
Gardens -- New Jersey -- West Caldwell
Fences -- wooden
Sculpture
Shrubs
Houses
Stairs, stone
Walls, stone
Urns
Walkways, brick
Walkways, stone
Dogwoods
Box
Wisteria
Boys -- Design elements
Heritage House (West Caldwell, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Essex County -- Montclair -- Upper Montclair
New York
Archival Resource Key
Staten Island (Dongan Hills) -- Smithfield/Kenneth D. Smith Gardens
NY499
Archival Resource Key
Smith, Kenneth D.
Smith, Catherine Hemingway
Staten Island (Dongan Hills) -- Smithfield/Kenneth D. Smith Gardens
Scope and Contents
The folders include a worksheet, site plan, magazine articles, and copies of newspaper articles.
General
The former owners, Kenneth D. and Catherine Hemingway Smith, worked at hybridization and gardening. Kenneth and Catherine bred irises such as Repartee and Bread and Wine. The garden was designed for color in all seasons with daffodils, azaleas, rhododendrons, irises, hemerocallis, and herbaceous perennials. After the property was sold, it was subdivided. The garden no longer exists.
General
Persons associated with this garden include: Kenneth D. Smith (former owner, ? - 1951); Kenneth D. and Catherine Hemmingway Smith (former owners, 1951-1965); and Catherine Hemmingway Smith (former owner, 1965-1975).
Related Materials
Kenneth D. Smith Gardens related holdings consist of 2 folders (6 35 mm. slides and 10 photoprints)
See others in
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
Bibliography
Garden featured in Mary Alice Roche, "Iris Make a Great Garden," Popular Gardening (June 1958), p. 24.
Garden featured in Mary Alice Roche, "Let Yourself Go With Iris," Popular Gardening (May 1956), p. 56.
Garden featured in Mary Alice Roche, Popular Gardening (September 1961), p. 20.
Gardens -- New York -- Staten Island
New York (State) -- Staten Island
Kenneth D. Smith Gardens (Staten Island, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Richmond County -- New York -- Staten Island
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens]: iris-bordered brick and bluestone steps leading down from house to garden area.
NY499001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1957?]
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens] [photoprint]: iris-bordered brick and bluestone steps leading down from house to garden area.
Plants, Potted
Irises (Plants)
Evergreens
Stairs, stone
Containers
Climbing plants
Walls, brick
Gardens -- New York -- Staten Island
New York (State) -- Staten Island
Kenneth D. Smith Gardens (Staten Island, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Richmond County -- New York -- Staten Island
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens]: lawn and daylily bordered path further away from house.
NY499002
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1957?]
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens] [photoprint]: lawn and daylily bordered path further away from house.
Gardens -- New York -- Staten Island
Lawns
Trees
Houses
Walkways, stone
Daylilies
New York (State) -- Staten Island
Kenneth D. Smith Gardens (Staten Island, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Richmond County -- New York -- Staten Island
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens]: seating area surrounded by narcissus beds.
NY499003
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1957?]
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens] [photoprint]: seating area surrounded by narcissus beds.
Gardens -- New York -- Staten Island
Lawns
Chairs -- wooden
Patios, flagstone
Birch
Fences
Outdoor furniture
Stairs, stone
Daffodils
Bulbs
New York (State) -- Staten Island
Kenneth D. Smith Gardens (Staten Island, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Richmond County -- New York -- Staten Island
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens]: narcissus underplanting dogwoods.
NY499007
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1957?]
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens] [photoprint]: narcissus underplanting dogwoods.
Gardens -- New York -- Staten Island
Daffodils
Bulbs
Trees
Spring
Dogwoods
New York (State) -- Staten Island
Kenneth D. Smith Gardens (Staten Island, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Richmond County -- New York -- Staten Island
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens]: bluestone path wandering among lily plantings and hemlocks.
NY499008
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[1957?]
[Kenneth D. Smith Gardens] [photoprint]: bluestone path wandering among lily plantings and hemlocks.
Gardens -- New York -- Staten Island
Walkways, stone
Daylilies
Plants, Potted
Evergreens
Stepping stones
Containers
Hemlock
New York (State) -- Staten Island
Kenneth D. Smith Gardens (Staten Island, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Richmond County -- New York -- Staten Island
Unidentified Location
ROC001
Archival Resource Key
[Unidentified garden in unknown location]: approaching a house through two entrance ways--each flanked by tall arborvitae.
ROC001001
Archival Resource Key
Roche, Mary Alice
Roche, John P.
1 Photographic print
black-and-white
8 X 10 in.
[ca.1954-1970]
[Unidentified garden in unknown location]: approaching a house through two entrance ways--each flanked by tall arborvitae.
Lawns
Shrubs
Entrances
Walkways, gravel
Trees
Houses
Perennials
Edging, brick
Alyssum
Thuja
Walls, stone