United States of America -- Mississippi -- Adams County -- Natchez
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a worksheet; site plans; a plant list; Adams County Landmarks Inventory records; and garden tour brochures.
General:
Cottage Gardens underwent a landscape renovation to incorporate two cisterns and stone paving remnants from the original garden. The rest of the garden was designed in the style of the period of the early 1800s. The natural flow of the land creates a setting for many colorful azalea, iris, tulips and pansies. A massive Ginkgo, varieties of Magnolia, a Japanese maple, and native trees throughout the grounds are focal points in their season. A formal garden at the rear of the house highlights a lily pond and fountain. Nearby, and visible outside the wall, is a reproduction pigeonnaire adding height to the scene and attracting the eye while defining the space beyond.
Persons associated with the property include: Don Jose Vidal (former owner, 1793); Adam Bower (former owner, 1828-?); Alexander McMurty (former occupant/owner); Alexander Farrar (former owner, 1841-1845); Josephus Hewett (former owner, 1845-1867); Jefferson College Trustees (1867-1884); Allison and Mary K. Foster (1884-?); Mrs. Mary Kate Norman (former owner, ?-1963); William Carl and Sara Blewett McGehee (former owners, 1963-1973); Tom H. and Dorothy McNeil (former owners, 1973-?); Ron and Mary Warren Miller of Historic Natchez Foundation; and William Garbo (landscape architect, ca. 2002).
Related Materials:
Cottage Gardens related holdings consist of 1 folder (14 35mm. 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.
