Fairfield -- Oliver Nurseries, Inc.

Object Details

General: Oliver Nurseries were founded by John Oliver, Sr., in the 1950s. The firm has become known throughout the Northeast for its superb plant materials, especially azaleas and rhododendrons, conifers, perennials, alpine plants, dwarf perennials, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Only propagated versions of native plants are offered, in keeping with the firm's policy of protecting wild populations. Images include the main building and demonstration gardens.; Persons associated with the garden include John Oliver, Sr. (former owner).

Place: Oliver Nurseries, Inc. (Fairfield, Connecticut); United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- Fairfield

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

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

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Related Materials: Oliver Nurseries, Inc. related holdings consist of 1 folder (6 35 mm. slides)