Historic New England

Planning and planting the home garden, a popular handbook containing concise and dependable information designed to help the makers of small gardens, by Pauline Murray, Orange Judd Publishing Co., New York, New York

Every aspect of planning, planting and maintaining a home garden is covered in this work.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354156

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.218

Yard and garden, a book of practical information for the amateur gardener in city, town or suburb, rev. ed., by Tarkington Baker, illustrated with photographs and diagrams, Bobbs-Merill Company publishers, Indianapolis, Indiana

The book covers lawns, flowers, bulbs, shrubs, trees, fertilizers, and pests.

Date: 1913

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354158

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.219

Some landscape work of the Philadelphia branch of Lewis & Valentine Co. at Ardmore, Pa, Lewis & Valentine Co., Ardmore, Pennsylvania

The images are from the Charles M. Schwab Estate in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354159

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.220

William Brauwnlich house, Boxford, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. William Brauwnlich in Boxford, Massachusetts.

Date: 1986

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354161

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2621

William W. Staudt house, Osterville, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Straudt in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission 2623)

Date: 1986

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354163

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2623

Richard Butler house, Marion, Mass.

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Richard Butler in Marion, Mass. (commission #2627)

Date: 1986

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354167

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2627

Frederick Rittner house, Bristol, Maine

Architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rittner in Bristol, Maine (commission # 1721). includes four color photographs.

Date: 1986

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354171

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2628

William Borhek Associates house, Halifax, Mass.

Architectural drawings for house for William Borhek Associates in Halifax, Massachusettts (commission #2629)

Date: 1986

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 354172

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2629

Gardens of Italy, vol. 1, by Charles Latham, with descriptions by E. March Phillipps, published at the offices of Country Life, Ltd., George Newnes, Ltd., London; Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Famous gardens in Rome, Tivoli and Frascati are surveyed. The caption for the frontispiece photograph reads "Villa D'Este, the fountain of the dragons."

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354178

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.221

Gardens of Italy, vol. 2, by Charles Latham, with descriptions by E. March Phillipps, published at the offices of Country Life, Ltd., George Newnes, Ltd., London; Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Famous gardens in Florence, Caprarola, Bagnaia, Collodi and Galuzzo are surveyed. The frontispiece caption reads "The Hermes and the seats, west side."

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354182

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.222

Residential sites and environments, their conveniences, gardens, parks, planting, etc., by Jos. Forsyth Johnson, A.T. Delamare Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd., New York

Laying out residential, park and public spaces is described with planting plans and descriptions.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354185

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.223

Architectural History of Boston by Alan Bernstein in 1930s on behalf of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

One folder containing a typed manuscript for an Architectural History of Boston, The Boston that Was Boston Village, 1625-1725 by Alan Bernstein, written in the 1930s for the Workers Progress Administration (WPA). The typed manuscript contains an index of images, hand drawn and printed maps.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Miscellaneous manuscript collection

GUSN: 354187

Ref. Code: MS029.002.004

House & gardens book of gardening, latest ed., written and edited by Richardson Wright, The Condé Nast Publications, Ltd., New York, New York

The House & Garden editor provides complete advice for the home gardener.

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354189

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.224

Trade card, spring flower show, March 18-23, 1946 inclusive, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mechanics Bldg., Boston, Mass.

Text on the ticket reads "Certificate of life membership." The ticket has the seal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Date: 1946

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354192

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.018

Trade card, spring flower show, March 9 to 15, 1952 inclusive, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mechanics Bldg., Boston, Mass.

Text on the ticket reads "Member's admission ticket." The ticket has the seal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Date: 1952

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354193

Ref. Code: EP001.01.024.01.03.019

Trade card, Bay State Lawn Mower, Blair Manufacturing Company, Springfield, Mass.

In a farm setting a girl mows the lawn while two men and a woman look on. The caption reads "The Old Homestead." An ox-drawn hay wagon is in the background with a lake beyond it. A pole water well is on the left side of the image.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354194

Ref. Code: EP001.01.053.01.02.006

Fountain, Bayard Thayer Estate, Lancaster, Mass.

A fountain can be seen below a garden pavilion on the Bayard Thayer Estate.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354198

Ref. Code: PC001.02.02.3100.0400.003

"Garden sketch for Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin" by Loring Underwood, undated

This color sketch of an unidentified garden was done for heiress and sportswoman Edith Hope Goddard Iselin, also known as Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin. The sketch is likely an unbuilt proposal for the Iselin gardens in Providence, Rhode Island. The sketch is undated and was completed by American landscape ...

Date: undated

Collection: Original art collection

GUSN: 354202

Ref. Code: GC001.US.057

Country plumber, rebutting some arguments set forth by other noted specialists in America's backyard architecture, Phil Potts, W.H. Fawcett, Country Press, Minneapolis, Minnesota

A humorous examination of American outhouses.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354204

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.011.030

John Childs' new, rare & beautiful flowers, John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, New York

1 cover : color illustration

Date: 1890

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354214

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.225

Livingston seed annual 1903, back cover, Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio

Text on the back cover reads "Livingston's New Dwarf Stone Tomatoes" and "Livingston's True Blue Seeds."

Date: 1903

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354216

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.226

Covers, Burpee's farm annual 1892, W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The back cover caption reads "Partial view of Burpee's Fordhook Farm."

Date: 1892

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354217

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.227

Covers, Childs' rare flowers, vegetables, and fruits, John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, New York

The front and back covers illustrate the variety of flowers and fruit offered by the nursery.

Date: 1898

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354218

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.228

Page, Annual descriptive catalogue, Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation, 47 to 54 North Market Street, Boston, Mass.

A devil figure holding a sword duels with an insect in the illustration for insecticides.

Date: 1897-02-01

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354219

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.229

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 149, 11,790 sq. ft. in area, 90 ft. frontage, designed for the New England states, Robert Washburn Beal, Boston, Mass., Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. There is a planting list, sketches, and suggestions for contruction and maintenance of the garden. The plan has a tea terrace, children's play area, and flower garden.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354220

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.028

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 150, lot 60' x 125', designed for the New England states, Charles Mowbray Davidson and Stuart Constable, Stamford, Connecticut, Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A planting list and suggestions for the construction and maintenance of the garden is included. The plan has a pool, sundial, and perennial flower garden.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354224

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.029

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 152, lot 80' x 120', designed for the New England states, Fletcher Steele, Boston, Mass., Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Detailed perspectives for the pool and garden wall are provided. The plan has a pool, sundial, and flower garden.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354225

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.030

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 154, lot 140' x 150' x 114', designed for the New England states, Harold Hill Blossom, Boston, Mass., Ladies' Home Journal, Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. There are detailed drawings for the shelter and trellis. The plan has a garden shelter, rose arch, and flower garden.

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354226

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.031

Studio portrait of Alice Tobey Ware, Boston, Mass., undated

Collection: Cartes-de-visite photographic collection, c. 1858-1899

GUSN: 354228

Ref. Code: PC008.10.055

Schwerd quality columns, A.F. Schwerd Manufacturing Co., factory and office, 3181-3225 McClure Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1 trade catalog, 47 pages : illustrations

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354233

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.003.009

On the grounds of Weld, the Larz Anderson Estate, Brookline, Mass., Johnston-Hewitt Studio, 536 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

Gnome and rabbit figurines can be seen playing on the grounds of the Anderson Estate.

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 354256

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0470.0130.004

Almanac of the Garden Club of America, Garden Club of America, New York, New York

The cover is illustrated with the twelve signs of the zodiac.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354259

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.230

Garden week in Virginia, April 28-May 3, 1947, sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

1 magazine, 24 pages : illustrations

Date: 1947

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354262

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.231

Historic garden week in Virginia, April 23-30, 1949, sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

The back cover has illustrations of Richmond hotels.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354263

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.232

Garden week in Virginia, April 22-27, 1940, sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

1 magazine

Date: 1940

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354264

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.233

Twenty-first annual program for the observance of Arbor Day in the schools of Rhode Island, May 10, 1912, issued by the Commissioner of Public Schools, state of Rhode Island

The program has information on trees from planting to maturity supplemented with poems and songs.

Date: 1912-05-10

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354266

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.234

Twenty-third annual program for the observance of Arbor Day in the schools of Rhode Island, May 8, 1914, the Commissioner of Public Schools, state of Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island

The characteristics of Rhode Island trees are described for students in a text supplemented with poems and songs.

Date: 1914-05-08

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354270

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.235

Hope's leadwork for the garden, catalog no. 200, Henry Hope & Sons, New York, New York

The catalog has images of statues and other pieces for decorating the garden. Text on the front cover reads, "A.I.A. File No. 38 G."

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 354272

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.056

Ladies Home Journal Garden Patterns

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353211

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 101, lot 45 x 112, designed for the north central states, Edw. N. Freyling & Associates, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a lily pool, garden seat and low rock wall for perennials.

Date: 1930-1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353249

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.001

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 102, lot 50 x 120, designed for the north central states, Edw. N. Freyling & Associates, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a bird bath, summerhouse and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930-1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353258

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.002

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 103, lot 50 x 120, designed for the north central states, Edw. N. Freyling & Associates, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a lily pool, colonial picket fence and garden bench.

Date: 1930-1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353259

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.003

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 104, lot 50 x 150, designed for the southwestern states, Cook, Hall & Cornell, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a pergola, wall fountain, garden bench, patio planting and pool.

Date: 1930-1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353260

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.004

Wrought in metal, Renner & Maras, Inc., craftsmen in metals, 37-21 Thirty-Second Street, Long Island City, New York

Gates, doors, railings and other decorative pieces are displayed in the catalog.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353262

Ref. Code: EP001.12.002.007.016

Home landscapes 1931, Hicks Nurseries, Westbury, Long Island, New York

The catalog describes the trees, shrubs, plants and vines which can be used in landscape gardening. The business has a large tree moving department. A loose copy is included of the "Minutes of the first meeting of the board of directors and advisors of Old Westbury Gardens, June 16, 1984."

Date: 1931

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353264

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.191

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 105, lot 80' x 30' x 152', designed for eastern states, Charles Wellford Leavitt & Son, New York, New York, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "Landscape plan for a narrow suburban lot." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a summer house, flower garden and children's playground.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353354

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.005

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 106, lot 135' x 150', designed for eastern states, Charles Wellford Leavitt & Son, New York, New York, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tex on the plan reads "Landscape plan for a corner suburban lot." The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a pergola, paved garden and pool.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353356

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.006

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 107, lot 100' x 150', designed for eastern states, Charles Wellford Leavitt & Son, New York, New York, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a wall fountain, pergola and fruit orchard and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353357

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.007

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 108, lot 100' x 150', designed for eastern states, Charles Wellford Leavitt & Son, New York, New York, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Text on the plan reads "Landscape plan suburban lot of rugged topography." The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The pattern has a circular tree seat, rock garden and terrace.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353358

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.008

Beautifying the farmstead, rev., Furman Lloyd Mulford, Office of Horticultural Crops and Diseases, Bureau of Plant Industry, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Suggestions for landscaping around farms houses, buildings and drives is provided.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353540

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.192

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