Object Details
Provenance
Garden Club of New Haven
Collection Creator
Garden Club of America
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Scope and Contents
The folder includes a work sheet, site maps, and plant list.
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General
This garden, an island street divider, is an example of small scale civic planting. Sponsored, planted, and maintained for over ten years by volunteers, it creates a display near several commercial establishments. Winter hardy shrubs, perennials, and bulbs were chosen for changing colorful contrasts through a six months season starting in early spring with pink perennial tulips. Amendment with proprietary crystals decreases the need for frequent watering in hot weather. Named after a founder of a beautification effort, the garden is "a neighborhood highlight."
Persons associated with the property and garden include: Town of Hamden; Jonathan Ingersoll (gardener, 1996-present); Claire Ingersoll (gardener, 1996-present); and Louis Lettiero (gardener, 1996-present).
Place
Rosa Jones Square (Hamden, Connecticut)
United States of America -- Connecticut -- New Haven County -- Hamden
Topic
Gardens -- Connecticut -- Hamden
Public gardens
Raised bed gardening
Provenance
Garden Club of New Haven
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Sponsor
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
Custodial History
The Garden Club of New Haven facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.GCA, File CT342
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.
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Record ID
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