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Title: Beautiful Gardens in America

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Summary: "Beautiful Gardens in America" by Louise Shelton is a beautifully illustrated guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work explores the diverse gardens across the United States, emphasizing the unique expressions of beauty through plant life, rather than through stone and classical architecture commonly associated with European gardens. It offers insights into the significance of gardening in American culture, showcasing gardens designed by their owners that reflect personal creativity and regional styles. The opening of the book sets the tone for a rich examination of the relationship between Americans and their gardens, beginning with a foreword that highlights the shift from classical European influences to a more personal and original approach to garden design. Shelton discusses the importance of gardens in American life, not just as aesthetic spaces but as essential elements of home and community. She presents some history of American gardens, reflecting on their evolution and the climate's impact on gardening practices. Through this exploration, the reader is invited to appreciate the beauty and individuality present in various gardens across regions, promising a delightful journey through the world of horticultural artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Shelton, Louise, 1867-

EBook No.: 34893

Published: Jan 9, 2011

Downloads: 205

Language: English

Subject: Gardens -- United States

LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Beautiful Gardens in America

Credits: Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Internet
Archive.

Summary: "Beautiful Gardens in America" by Louise Shelton is a beautifully illustrated guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work explores the diverse gardens across the United States, emphasizing the unique expressions of beauty through plant life, rather than through stone and classical architecture commonly associated with European gardens. It offers insights into the significance of gardening in American culture, showcasing gardens designed by their owners that reflect personal creativity and regional styles. The opening of the book sets the tone for a rich examination of the relationship between Americans and their gardens, beginning with a foreword that highlights the shift from classical European influences to a more personal and original approach to garden design. Shelton discusses the importance of gardens in American life, not just as aesthetic spaces but as essential elements of home and community. She presents some history of American gardens, reflecting on their evolution and the climate's impact on gardening practices. Through this exploration, the reader is invited to appreciate the beauty and individuality present in various gardens across regions, promising a delightful journey through the world of horticultural artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Shelton, Louise, 1867-

EBook No.: 34893

Published: Jan 9, 2011

Downloads: 205

Language: English

Subject: Gardens -- United States

LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.