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New Canaan -- Askew Garden

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New Canaan -- Askew Garden
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Object Details

Landscape architect

Stege, Friede, 1896-1990

Former owner

Askew, Iris W.

Collection Creator

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003

Collection Citation

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Scope and Contents

The folder includes worksheets and a photocopy of the garden's entry in the 1967 Garden Club of America "Visiting Gardens Guide."
sova.aag.adm_ref569

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64f329f26-9be0-4935-b1fa-e8678b3cf664

General

This New Canaan, Connecticut, garden was designed by landscape architect Friede Stege. Elements include a gravel courtyard flanked by flagstone walkways, a pond accented with a sculptural fountain, and climbing wisteria framing the architecture of the residence. Plantings include birch and pine trees, philodendron and geranium.
Persons associated with the garden include: Friede Stege (landscape architect).

Place

Askew Garden (New Canaan, Connecticut)
United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- New Canaan

Topic

Gardens -- Connecticut -- New Canaan

Landscape architect

Stege, Friede, 1896-1990

Former owner

Askew, Iris W.

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Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Connecticut

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.ADM, File CT304

Type

Archival materials

Collection Rights

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.

Bibliography

Garden has been featured in Nelva M. Weber, How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape (Indianapolis/New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), p. 255.

Collection Restrictions

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.

Related Materials

Askew Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (19 safety film negatives; 4 photographic prints)
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Record ID

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