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Plainfield -- Elliot Garden

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Plainfield -- Elliot Garden
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Object Details

Garden designer

Poinier, Lois W.

Collection Garden designer

Poinier, Lois W.
Wodell, Helen Page
Cottrell, Lois Page

Collection Citation

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Lois W. Poinier slide collection.
sova.aag.pnr_ref55

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb699a47520-16f1-40ec-90a2-45aa7bf02d3f

General

A focal point for this garden was a small purple barn. Shrubs and ground cover plants were installed to soften yet highlight its dominance, such as a yellow witch hazel that bloomed very early in spring. A small brick patio provided seating under a mature shade tree, while another brick walkway led past the barn to a compost area. Brick edging served to design borders. There was even space for a small pool by the barn. Before and after images are included.
Persons associated with the garden include Lois W. Poinier (garden designer) and William Porter Elliott and Marjorie Blackman Elliott (former owners). Marjorie Blackman Elliott was an active member of the Plainfield Garden Club for many years.

Place

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Union County -- Plainfield

Topic

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Plainfield
Barns
Patios, brick
Ponds
Flowering shrubs

Garden designer

Poinier, Lois W.

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Lois W. Poinier slide collection
Lois W. Poinier slide collection / Series 1: Design work / 1.4: New Jersey

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.PNR, File NJ343

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

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AAG.PNR_ref55
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb699a47520-16f1-40ec-90a2-45aa7bf02d3f
AAG.PNR
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1521745806903-1521745807004-1

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