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New Canaan -- Miscellaneous Gardens in New Canaan

Nurseryman:
Stephen Hoyt's Sons Co. Inc.  Search this
Collection Creator:
McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948  Search this
American Rose Society  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Place:
United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- New Canaan
Gair (New Canaan, Connecticut)
Date:
1930-1939
Scope and Contents note:
The folder includes a catalog sheet and 10 photoprints.
General note:
The landscape is articulated with groupings and rows of lipped confers; yews, junipers, fir, and pine. Formal gardens, bordered by low clipped box are laid out on an axis. A small pool and fountain are located in the center medallion. The pool, set into the lawn, is surrounded by a low clipped hedge and perennial beds. A pond is naturalized with plantings of loose shrubs and dwarf conifers.
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 -- Connecticut -- New Canaan  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.
Identifier:
AAG.MCF, File CT093
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J. Horace McFarland Company collection
J. Horace McFarland Company collection / Series 1: Garden Images / United States / Connecticut
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6a9000996-5615-42b4-832f-4edcdc3b8373
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-mcf-ref7804

[Unidentified Garden]: Evergreen garden, boxwood with evergreen background

Nurserymen:
Stephen Hoyt's Sons Co. Inc.  Search this
Collection Creator:
McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948  Search this
American Rose Society  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print ((mounted on cardboard), black and white, mount 8.5 x 10.5 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Photographic prints
Place:
United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- New Canaan
Connecticut -- New Canaan
Gair (New Canaan, Connecticut)
Date:
1930 August 7
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:
Box  Search this
Evergreens  Search this
Sculpture  Search this
Houses  Search this
Gardens -- Connecticut -- New Canaan  Search this
Ponds  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Walkways, grass  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.
Identifier:
AAG.MCF, Item CT093002
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J. Horace McFarland Company collection
J. Horace McFarland Company collection / Series 1: Garden Images / United States / Connecticut / CT093: New Canaan -- Miscellaneous Gardens in New Canaan
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6a475e747-c7ee-4578-b3ba-1385016babe8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-mcf-ref7811
Online Media:

[Gair Garden]: Swimming pool

Nurserymen:
Stephen Hoyt's Sons Co. Inc.  Search this
Collection Creator:
McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948  Search this
American Rose Society  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print ((mounted on cardboard), black and white, mount 8.5 x 10.5 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Photographic prints
Place:
United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- New Canaan
Gair (New Canaan, Connecticut)
Connecticut -- New Canaan
Date:
1939 August 7
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 -- Connecticut -- New Canaan  Search this
Houses  Search this
Evergreens  Search this
Benches  Search this
Birdbaths  Search this
Flower beds  Search this
Swimming pools  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Lawns  Search this
Outdoor furniture  Search this
Jars -- ornamental  Search this
Tables  Search this
Umbrellas (garden)  Search this
Chairs  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.
Identifier:
AAG.MCF, Item CT093005
See more items in:
J. Horace McFarland Company collection
J. Horace McFarland Company collection / Series 1: Garden Images / United States / Connecticut / CT093: New Canaan -- Miscellaneous Gardens in New Canaan
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6f10b7e42-9d60-4c27-b7d3-b5b4f652ebe4
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-mcf-ref7817

[Unidentified Garden]: Evergreen garden, variety Pinus strobus, Picea, Fagus and Acer

Collection Creator:
McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948  Search this
American Rose Society  Search this
Extent:
1 Photographic print ((mounted on cardboard), black and white, mount 8.5 x 10.5 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Photographic prints
Place:
United States of America -- Connecticut -- Fairfield County -- New Canaan
Connecticut -- New Canaan
Gair (New Canaan, Connecticut)
Date:
1930 August 7
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:
Evergreens  Search this
Trees  Search this
Hedges  Search this
Gardens -- Connecticut -- New Canaan  Search this
Junipers  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.
Identifier:
AAG.MCF, Item CT093009
See more items in:
J. Horace McFarland Company collection
J. Horace McFarland Company collection / Series 1: Garden Images / United States / Connecticut / CT093: New Canaan -- Miscellaneous Gardens in New Canaan
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Gardens
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6f4b97b8b-4e44-44ed-95d8-d0e5a4039425
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aag-mcf-ref7826

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