Object Details
Former owner
Scott, Jane Chadbourne, d. 1999
Scott, George, 1908-2003
Landscape designer
Scott, Jane Chadbourne, d. 1999
Collection Creator
Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Scope and Contents
The folders include worksheets, a sketch of the site plan, and related materials.
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General
This garden was designed by one of its former owners, Jane Chadbourne Scott, and flourished between 1950 and her death in 1999. It featured an extensive bonsai collection (Scott was a student of Yuji Yoshimura), greenhouse, and terrace/deck overlooking the Navasink River. Following Scott's death the bonsai collection was left to the Monmouth County Park System, to be displayed at Deep Cut Park, Middletown, New Jersey.
Persons associated with the garden include: Jane Chadbourne Scott (former owner and landscape designer, 1950-1999) and George C. Scott (former owner).
Place
Scott Garden (Middletown, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Monmouth County -- Middletown
Topic
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Middletown
Former owner
Scott, Jane Chadbourne, d. 1999
Scott, George, 1908-2003
Landscape designer
Scott, Jane Chadbourne, d. 1999
See more items in
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 NJ178
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 Starr Ockenga, Earth on Her Hands: The American Woman in Her Garden (New York: Clarkson Potter, 1998).
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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