United States of America -- Washington -- Clark County -- Vancouver
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a worksheet, a garden plan, and 15 color photographs.
General:
This 1.5-acre garden site was established in 1944. Located within sight of the Columbia River, it is constructed along a hillside with several paths taking the garden visitor down the hill. Plantings include a collection of rhododendrons and magnolias and other flowering shrubs, a collection of bulbs, and a very well maintained rose garden. A swimming pool is on the second level surrounded by conifers and Japanese maples.
Persons associated with the garden include: Frank Shephard (landscape designer, 1944-?) and Randy Garner (gardener, 1979 to date).
Related Materials:
Helene Schoen Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (19 35 mm. slides)
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.
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.
Topic:
Gardens -- Washington (State) -- Vancouver. Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Sponsor:
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
