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Fairfield -- Oliver Nurseries, Inc.

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Fairfield -- Oliver Nurseries, Inc.
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Object Details

Former owner

Oliver, John, Sr.

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.
sova.aag.adm_ref530

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb66e9feae0-88b4-403b-8ba1-dcd876fe25bd

General

Oliver Nurseries were founded by John Oliver, Sr., in the 1950s. The firm has become known throughout the Northeast for its superb plant materials, especially azaleas and rhododendrons, conifers, perennials, alpine plants, dwarf perennials, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Only propagated versions of native plants are offered, in keeping with the firm's policy of protecting wild populations. Images include the main building and demonstration gardens.
Persons associated with the garden include John Oliver, Sr. (former owner).

Place

Oliver Nurseries, Inc. (Fairfield, Connecticut)
United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- Fairfield

Topic

Gardens -- Connecticut -- Fairfield

Former owner

Oliver, John, Sr.

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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 CT318

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.

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

Oliver Nurseries, Inc. related holdings consist of 1 folder (6 35 mm. slides)
AAG.ADM_ref530
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb66e9feae0-88b4-403b-8ba1-dcd876fe25bd
AAG.ADM
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1562717420525-1562717420988-0

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