Object Details
Former owner
Covell, Gordon
Horticulturist
Takemoto, Tsugio
Nurseryman
Peters & Wilson
Provenance
Hillsborough Garden Club
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 information sheet, and slide descriptions.
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General
"The garden was begun by Mrs. Covell and extensively designed by the current owner. Tsugio Takemoto of Peters and Wilson Nursery implemented design and development of the garden to its present state."
"Major plantings include rhododendrons, camellias, cherry tree, mature oaks and redwoods, pear trees, rose gardens, and unique features including terracing, cutting garden."
Persons associated with the property include: Gordon Covell (former owner from 1945 to 1981); Tsugio Takemoto (landscape design in 1981); Peter & Wilson (nurseryman from 1981 to present).
Place
Moore Garden (Hillsborough, Calif.).
United States of America -- California -- San Mateo County -- Hillsborough
Topic
Gardens -- California -- Hillsborough
Former owner
Covell, Gordon
Horticulturist
Takemoto, Tsugio
Nurseryman
Peters & Wilson
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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.
Biographical / Historical
This property was part of the George Pope estate.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.GCA, File CA342
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
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Collection Restrictions
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Record ID
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