Watson Garden

Object Details

General: Although the exact location of this garden is not known, it may have been in northern New Jersey. It is known that it was designed by Nelva M. Weber and was included in her 1976 book, How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape. A well-established garden at the time these images were taken, the site included elaborate ironwork, a pergola, a pool, intricately patterned brick walkways, and a circular lawn surrounded by perennial and shrub borders.

See more items in: Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.; Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Series 2: Unidentified Location

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

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.

Bibliography: Garden has been featured in Nelva M. Weber, How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape (Indianapolis/New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), p. 121.

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: Watson Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (14 safety film negatives; 14 contact prints)