Devon -- Got Rocks

Object Details

General: Got Rocks takes its name from the many large boulders unearthed during construction of the house in the late 1960s, which were then laid in a line on the side of the property. The three-acre site includes a wildflower garden and a garden immediately surrounding the house designed by landscape architect William H. Frederick.The wildflower garden features woody plants, peonies, and and other plants grown from seeds brought back by the owner from China and South Korea.; Persons associated with the garden include: William H. Frederick (landscape architect, late 1960s).

Place: Got Rocks (Devon, Pennsylvania); United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Chester County -- Devon

See more items in: Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.; Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Pennsylvania

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

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.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes worksheets, a garden plan, and other information.

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.

Related Materials: Got Rocks related holdings consist of 1 folder (8 35 mm. slides)