Object Details
Former owner
Keller, Karl
Gardener
Zotti, Anthony
Ahlers, Franz
Former owner
MacKechnie, Ruth A.
MacKechnie, John A.
Keller, Gretchen K.
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 a garden plan, a photocopied page from The Garden Club of America, Visiting Gardens Guide, 1967, and a worksheet.
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General
Also known as the Keller Garden for its original owners, this is an ericaceous garden, at its peak from May 1 to July 1, with many outstanding rhododendrons and azaleas backed by outstanding trees, both deciduous and evergreen. It also includes a magnificent rose garden on the east side of the house.
Persons associated with the property include: Karl and Gretchen K. Keller (former owners, 1917-1978); John A. and Ruth A. MacKechnie (former owners, 1978-1995); Franz Ahlers (gardener, 1950s-1978); and Anthony Zotti (gardener, 1978-1995).
Place
Moore Garden (Summit, New Jersey)
United States of America -- New Jersey -- Union County -- Summit
Topic
Gardens -- New Jersey -- Summit
Former owner
Keller, Karl
Gardener
Zotti, Anthony
Ahlers, Franz
Former owner
MacKechnie, Ruth A.
MacKechnie, John A.
Keller, Gretchen K.
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Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
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Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File NJ123
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
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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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