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Hillsborough -- Untitled Garden in Hillsborough, California

Smithsonian Gardens

Object Details

Landscape architect

Church, Thomas Dolliver
Kato, David

Architect

Warneke, Carl
Steiner, Robert
Livermore, George

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 worksheet and a copy of the garden plan. The garden is noted for its use of color and its horticultural sophistication.
sova.aag.gca_ref24196

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6697e3066-b585-432c-83cc-f3f619951b9c

General

This two-acre site reflects the horticultural knowledge of its owner, who consistently works in and supervises all aspects of the maintenance of the garden. She designs the perennial borders known for their artistic sense of color and grows plants from seed. Major plantings include roses, bulbs, perennials, potted plants, and topiary. Of special interest is a metal arbor. The site is a portion of "El Cerrito," the former De Sabla property, and originally had a water tower, barn, and orchard. The well continues to supply water, one original fruit tree exists, and one old oak, Quercus Agrifolia, grows by the rose garden. Other oaks were moved to the property.
Persons associated with the property include: Thomas Church (landscape architect); David Kato (landscape architect); Carl Warneke (architect); Robert Steiner (architect); and George Livermore (architect).

Place

Untitled Garden (Hillsborough, California)
United States of America -- California -- San Mateo County -- Hillsborough

Topic

Gardens -- California -- Hillsborough

Landscape architect

Church, Thomas Dolliver
Kato, David

Architect

Warneke, Carl
Steiner, Robert
Livermore, George

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The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / California

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.

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.GCA, File CA139

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

Untitled Garden in Hillsborough, California related holdings consist of 1 folder (27 35 mm. slides)
AAG.GCA_ref24196
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6697e3066-b585-432c-83cc-f3f619951b9c
AAG.GCA
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1643208220039-1643210176388-0

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