Historic New England

American gardens, a traveler's guide, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, New York

The gardens are listed by region and also include Canada and the Virgin Islands.

Date: 1970

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353549

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.194

Milk goats, by Edward L. Shaw, revised by C.G. Potts, Animal Husbandry, Bureau of Animal Industry, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

The bulletin provides information on building a goat dairy, breeding, feed and herd management.

Date: 1927

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353553

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001a.003

Vegetation of Long Island, part I the vegetation of Montauk a study of grassland and forest, by Norman Taylor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, New York

Montauk's topography is described in detail with drawings, charts, and photographs.

Date: 1923

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353556

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.195

Floor plans for an unidentified townhouse and store. Signed and dated: "Drawn to scake four feet to an inch by Charles Roath, October 21, 1846.

1 drawing

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 353557

Ref. Code: AR001.UNK.001.002

American home gardener's portfolio, no. 5, location unknown, undated

Examples of gates, fences and garden benches are shown on pages 34 and 35 which are detached from a larger publication.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353560

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.055

Agriculture and livestock

File part

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353561

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001.001a

Agriculture and livestock

File

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353562

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001a

Eastern states, the voice of the Eastern states movement for agricultural and industrial progress, January-February 1921, vol. II, no. 3, The Eastern States Agricultural and Industrial League, Springfield, Mass.

The issue has illustrated articles describing the activities of the Eastern States Farmers' Exchange, the Eastern States Consumers' Exchange and the Junior Achievement Bureau.

Date: 1921

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353565

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001a.001

Eastern states, the voice of the Eastern states movement for agricultural and industrial progress, November-December 1920, vol. II, no. 2, The Eastern States Agricultural and Industrial League, Springfield, Mass.

The illustrated articles highlight the League's participation in the Eastern States Exposition, the work of the Home Bureau Program and team work with farm bureaus and local farmers's exchanges.

Date: 1920

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353582

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.001a.002

Redeeming a waterfront, the Charles River Basin, Boston, a work of municipal improvement, by Walter F. Wheeler, The American magazine of Art, vol. xiii, no. 3, March 1922, The American Federation of Arts, 1741 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C.

The article, on pages 75-80, describes the redevelopment of the Charles River Basin.

Date: 1922

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353585

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.196

Care and construction of tennis courts, a series of articles by leading authorities, with a special section of suggestions and ideas for organizing community outdoor clubs, including a form of constitution and by-laws, published by American Sports Publishing Company, 45 Rose Street, New York, New York

The book has plans for constructing tennis courts from various building materials. Advice for creating a community club house is also provided.

Date: 1929

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353593

Ref. Code: EP001.12.006.002.021

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 109, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, L.W. Ramsey, Davenport, Iowa, 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 plan has a pool, outdoor living room and service yard.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353597

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.009

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 110, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, L.W. Ramsey, Davenport, Iowa, 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 plan has a garden arbor, sun dial and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353599

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.010

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 111, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, L.W. Ramsey, Davenport, Iowa, 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 plan has a pool, sun dial and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353600

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.011

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 112, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, L.W. Ramsey, Davenport, Iowa, 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 plan has a pool, garden arbor and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353601

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.012

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 113, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, B. Ashburton Tripp, Cleveland, Ohio, 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, pool and sundial.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353602

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.013

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 114, lot 55' x 160', designed for north central states, B. Ashburton Tripp, Cleveland, Ohio, 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 plan has a rose arch, bird bath and vegetable garden.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353656

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.014

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 116, lot 50' x 150', designed for north central states, Chance S. Hill, Chicago, Illinois, 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 plan has a pool, rock garden and spring.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353657

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.015

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 117, lot 58' x 130', designed for western states, Frederick N. Evans, Sacramento, California, 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 plan has a pool, patio garden and garden shelter.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353659

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.016

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 118, lot 50' x 135', designed for western states, Frederick N. Evans, Sacramento, California, 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 plan has a pool, pergola and playgound.

Date: 1930s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353661

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.017

Ladies' home journal garden pattern, number 119, lot 115' x 170', designed for north central states, F.A. Cushing Smith, Chicago, Illinois, Ladies' Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The plan is intended for average size city and suburban lots. Text on the plan reads "A suburban lot on the Great Lakes." A list of the plant materials, cost, a plan view and illustrated details is provided. The plan has a pool, summer house, vegetable and cut flower gardens.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 353662

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004a.018