Object Details
Landscape architect
Weber, Nelva M.
Steele, Fletcher, 1885-1971
Former owner
Hay, Wellington B.
Hay, Wellington B., Mrs.
Collection Creator
Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Scope and Contents
Four Winds related holdings consist of 1 file with cataloging worksheets, a magazine clipping, and images (20 photographic prints; 1 film transparency; 33 safety film negatives)
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General
Four Winds was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington B. and Louise Van Campen Taylor Hay. Noted especially for its extensive plantings of iris, the design of its gardens involved the work of both Fletcher Steele and Nelva M. Weber. In 1948 Steele designed expansive garden borders adjacent to the property's planting of strawberries and vegetables. Nelva M. Weber's later contribution involved a more intimate brick-walled garden area and featured a variety of perennials and shrubs. The property's rural setting provided views to the surrounding hills, while clipped linden trees highlighted the transition from the home to garden areas.
Persons associated with the garden include Fletcher Steele (landscape architect, 1948); Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect, ca. 1957); and Mr. and Mrs. Wellington B. and Louise Van Campen Taylor Hay (former owners, ca. 1945-1976).
Place
Four Winds (Mendham, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- Mendham
Topic
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Mendham
Landscape architect
Weber, Nelva M.
Steele, Fletcher, 1885-1971
Former owner
Hay, Wellington B.
Hay, Wellington B., Mrs.
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Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File NJ428
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 and New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), pp. 163 and 219.
Garden has been featured in Flower Grower (November 1958).
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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