Legends in the Garden: Who in the World is Nellie Stevens?
Published by Wings Publishers
One spring morning a lady walking through a garden in the Midwest was fascinated with a row of handsome, vigorous hollies. They were just what she needed for her own garden and she asked her host what they were. "Those are 'Nellie Stevens' hollies" was the reply. She looked again and couldn't help but wonder about the name. Who in the world was Nellie Stevens, and how did her name ever become associated with this plant?
She noted other intriguing names, and she asked similar questions. She noticed a beautiful blue clematis and wondered if Betty Corning was still alive and what stories she had to tell. She pondered the places and people whose names were associated with so many popular garden plants. She is not alone.
If necessity is the mother of invention, then curiosity is the mother of research. In many cases, we wonder not what our gardens grow, but who our gardens grow. If not for an absent-minded Englishman, we might not be admiring Frances Williams' hosta, and if two ladies from Anna, Illinois had not gone riding that day, perhaps one of our most treasured hydrangeas would not enhance our gardens. Until now, these accounts have not been compiled and unfortunately, many of the people are disappearing, their stories with them. Inside these covers may be found 46 stories of unique and intriguing American people and places. Now gardeners can enjoy the beauty of their plants and delight in the tales they tell.
This unique book was written by Linda Copeland of Atlanta, GA. and Allan Armitage. Linda was instrumental in finding the families, interviewing individuals and gathering the information needed to make the stories come alive.
This book is personally signed by both Allan Armitage and Linda Copeland.
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Hardcover |
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Published 2001 |
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ISBN 1-930897-08-1 |
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208 pages; Illustrated |
All books ordered on this site are personally signed by Dr. Armitage. If you would like to add a custom message, order the "Custom Signed Copy" version.
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Description |
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| LIG100 |
Hardcover: Personally Signed by Allan Armitage and Linda Copeland |
$24.95 |
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| LIG200 |
Custom Signed Copy (You specify what Dr. Armitage writes) |
$31.95 |
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