United States of America -- Florida -- Palm Beach County -- Palm Beach
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a worksheet with a landscape plan sketch and a brochure about the garden. The garden is noted for its focus on Florida's native plants and for its siting in the midst of an urban environment.
General:
This six-tenth of an acre site in Palm Beach is devoted to Florida native plants and includes both upland and wetland habitats. The garden takes its name from a statue of Pan of Rohallion, designed by Frederick William MacMonnies, 1863-1937 in 1890, which graces the entrance pool. Another feature is the Casa Apava tile wall, rescued from an estate on South Ocean Boulevard. The garden's plantings of more than one-half acre include more than 300 species of native plants, many of which are endangered. Cultivars of native species are planted in seasonal displays as a means of highlighting choices for home gardening. Featured plants include a 100-year-old live oak, orchids, bromeliads, and a host of ever-blooming species.
Persons and firms associated with the property include: the Corwin family (former owners, ca. 1920s-1930s); the Masson family (former owners, ca. 1940s-1992); Sanchez & Maddux (landscape architects, 1992 to date); Leslie Divoll (architect, 1992 to date); Eric Stormer (horticulturist, 1994-1997); and Darrin Duling (garden coordinator, 1998 to date).
Related Materials:
Pan's Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (15 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.
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.
