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."
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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.
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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.
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Record ID
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