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Former owner:

Fisher, Laura  Search this

Howe, Henry Marion, 1848-1922  Search this

Garden designer:

Fisher, Laura  Search this

Lyman, Hitch  Search this

Gardener:

Perez, Salvador  Search this

Perez, Erick  Search this

Architect:

Babb, Cook & Welch  Search this

Provenance:

Bedford Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Wildflower Farm (Bedford Hills, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Bedford County -- Bedford -- Bedford Hills

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets, site plans, a detailed description of the garden (including plant names), copies of articles about the garden, and other information.

General:

Located in Westchester County, Wildflower Farm's comparatively new (since 1995) garden complements its century-old house surrounded by mature trees. Its design, including hardscaping, was carefully planned to unify the land with the house, for example by using hedges and shrubs to provide a transitional level to the landscape between the house and the trees. Several smaller gardens are situated throughout the nearly 20-acre site, among them a parterre (near the Classical Revival porch on the eastern side of the house), a peony garden, a rhododendron enclave, a Japanese-inspired azalea garden, and the studio garden, located outside the owner's design studio. Less formal features include a vegetable garden, cutting gardens, and an old apple orchard. Dogwoods, magnolias, sycamores, and Camperdown elms are but a few of the trees that are found throughout the property. The entire design and execution capitalizes on beautiful woodland views and the strong presence of the stone house. In addition to contemporary (2007) photographs of the garden, the file includes six copy prints made from images originally taken ca. 1906-1909, showing construction and early landscaping of the house.

Persons and firms associated with the site include Laura Fisher (creator of the garden and former owner, 1995-2007), Hitch Lyman (garden designer, 1995-2007); Babb, Cook & Welch (architects, 1906); Henry Marion Howe (former owner, 1906-1920); and Salvador and Erick Perez (gardeners, 1995 to date).

Related Materials:

Wildflower Farm related holdings consist of 1 folder (13 film transparencies; 7 photographic prints)

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 -- New York -- Bedford Hills  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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File NY642

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / New York

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6535aeb03-aae8-49a9-a7dd-c89ebcc9e300

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref26731

Photographer:

Felber, Richard  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Film transparency (col., 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Film transparency

Film transparencies

Place:

Wildflower Farm (Bedford Hills, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Bedford County -- Bedford -- Bedford Hills

Date:

2007.

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 -- New York -- Bedford Hills  Search this

Swimming pools  Search this

Pergolas  Search this

Diving boards  Search this

Trees  Search this

Shrubs  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Plants, Potted  Search this

Lawns  Search this

Climbing plants  Search this

Outdoor furniture  Search this

Deck chairs  Search this

Genre/Form:

Film transparencies

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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item NY642001

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / New York / NY642: Bedford -- Wildflower Farm

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6247b45cf-5398-4c7d-9ef1-20a3dfce8bdf

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref27395

Photographer:

Felber, Richard  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Film transparency (col., 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Film transparency

Film transparencies

Place:

Wildflower Farm (Bedford Hills, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Bedford County -- Bedford -- Bedford Hills

Date:

2007.

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 -- New York -- Bedford Hills  Search this

Swimming pools  Search this

Pergolas  Search this

Trees  Search this

Plants, Potted  Search this

Climbing plants  Search this

Outdoor furniture  Search this

Deck chairs  Search this

Chairs -- wooden  Search this

Tables, wooden  Search this

Flower beds  Search this

Walkways, stone  Search this

Genre/Form:

Film transparencies

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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item NY642004

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / New York / NY642: Bedford -- Wildflower Farm

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60a80b53f-a8df-4d23-8eca-6f3b9f12b8a0

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref27396

Photographer:

Felber, Richard  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Film transparency (col., 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Film transparency

Film transparencies

Place:

Wildflower Farm (Bedford Hills, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Bedford County -- Bedford -- Bedford Hills

Date:

2007.

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 -- New York -- Bedford Hills  Search this

Swimming pools  Search this

Pergolas  Search this

Trees  Search this

Plants, Potted  Search this

Climbing plants  Search this

Walkways, stone  Search this

Shrubs  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Lawns  Search this

Stairs, stone  Search this

Evergreens  Search this

Houses  Search this

Topiary work  Search this

Genre/Form:

Film transparencies

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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item NY642007

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / New York / NY642: Bedford -- Wildflower Farm

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb608e9a298-e312-4245-9e53-74e98ff1ae71

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref27397

Photographer:

Felber, Richard  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Film transparency (col., 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Film transparency

Film transparencies

Place:

Wildflower Farm (Bedford Hills, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Bedford County -- Bedford -- Bedford Hills

Date:

2007.

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 -- New York -- Bedford Hills  Search this

Trees  Search this

Shrubs  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Lawns  Search this

Evergreens  Search this

Houses  Search this

Topiary work  Search this

Parterres  Search this

Boxwood  Search this

Flowering shrubs  Search this

Porches  Search this

Walls, stone  Search this

Genre/Form:

Film transparencies

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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item NY642012

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / New York / NY642: Bedford -- Wildflower Farm

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64c179561-69e6-4fdc-a4a9-9f94407ea3fc

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref27398

Photographer:

Felber, Richard  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Film transparency (col., 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Film transparency

Film transparencies

Place:

Wildflower Farm (Bedford Hills, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Bedford County -- Bedford -- Bedford Hills

Date:

2007.

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 -- New York -- Bedford Hills  Search this

Trees  Search this

Shrubs  Search this

Hedges  Search this

Lawns  Search this

Evergreens  Search this

Topiary work  Search this

Parterres  Search this

Boxwood  Search this

Genre/Form:

Film transparencies

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.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item NY642013

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / New York / NY642: Bedford -- Wildflower Farm

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6b86a880d-0762-43ac-8920-33ff15b7aa90

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref27399