United States of America -- Maine -- Hancock County -- Tremont -- Bass Harbor
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes a work sheet and site plan.
General:
Perennial beds, 6 ft. X 4 ft., were separated by brick walks. There were originally delphiniums, columbine, lilies, and ladies mantle. The garden has virtually vanished except for a few poppy plants, a row of peonies, 4 ft. X 6 ft. bed of lemon lilies, and some scattered columbines. Walkways are currently under sod. Since 1998, the garden is bein reclaimed by a niece.
Person(s) associated with the garden property include(s): Ruth Moore and Eleanor Mayo (former owners, 1945-1981); Esther Moore Trask (former owner, 1989-1996); and Ruth Moore (former owner, 1981-1989).
Related Materials:
Ruth Moore Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (1 photoprint and 1 mounted transparency)
See others in:
Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
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