Research Catalog

Title

A botanic garden for the nation : the United States Botanic Garden / by Anne-Catherine Fallen ; contributors, William C. Allen, Karen D. Solit [and] the staff and gardeners of the United States Botanic Garden ; project coordinator, Holly H. Shimizu.

Author

Fallen, Anne-Catherine.

Publication

Washington, DC : U.S. GPO, 2006.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Allen, William C. (William Charles), 1950-
• Shimizu, Holly H.
• Solit, Karen, 1950-

Description

178 p. : col. ill.; 29 cm.

Summary

This beautifully illustrated book presents the first comprehensive look at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place. The story begins in 1796 with the support of George Washington, who believed a Botanic Garden would be a significant addition to the capital. Along with other early leaders, including Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, Washington understood the value of plants for the health and economic well-being of the nation, a message that still resonates today. Through sumptuous photographs, A Botanic Garden for the Nation offers a tour of the Conservatory, starting with the formal Garden Court, with its foundations and special flower collections, and continuing through every plant environment, including the lush Jungle, colorful Orchid House, and spare World Deserts. The engaging text explores ecosystems and reveals details about interesting plants and plant collections.

Series Statement

• Senate document ; 109-19
• [United States congressional serial set ; serial no.] 15000

Uniform Title

• Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate) ; 109-19.
• [United States congressional serial set ; serial no.] 15000.

Subjects

• United States Botanic Garden Pictorial works
• United States Botanic Garden History
• Plantes > Collectionneurs et collections
• United States Botanic Garden Histoire

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 168) and index.

Additional Formats (note)

• Also available via Internet from the GPO Access web site. Address as of 7/25/07: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/cdocuments/sd109-19/browse.html ; current access available via PURL.

Contents

A message from the Joint Committee on the Library -- A message from the Architect of the Capitol -- The United States Botanic Garden: establishing a plant collection -- The U.S. Botanic Garden today. Plant collections ; Conservation and CITES ; Production facility ; The U.S. Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian ; The U.S. National Herbarium -- Windows on the Mall: an architectural history of the U.S. Botanic Garden -- The conservatory. Garden Court ; Jungle ; Rare and endangered species ; West Courtyard southern exposure ; Plant exploration ; Orchid House ; Medicinal plants ; World deserts ; Garden primeval ; Southeast Corner House ; Plant adaptations ; East Courtyard: Children's garden ; East and West Galleries -- Bartholdi Park -- The National Garden. -- Appendix A. How to read a plant label -- Appendix B. Maps of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and Bartholdi Park -- Appendix C. Leadership of the U.S. Botanic Garden.

ISBN

• 0160767725
• 9780160767722

LCCN

2006041273

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library