Tyler -- B. J.'s Gardens
Object Details
- General
- This property's full gardens have graced Tyler, Texas since 1950. With the private home and gardens situated on Tyler's renowned Azalea and Spring Flower Trail, the gardens provide a city showcase - especially due to the abundance of brilliant daffodils. The azaleas, other spring blooms and towering trees draw visitors to the landscape throughout springtime. Seasonal plantings are enjoyed during the summer, fall and winter months.
- Major tree plantings include Shumard Red Oaks, Water Oaks, Green Maples, Crepe Myrtles (Natchez) and Dogwoods. Wintergreen Boxwoods and American Holly provide hedge borders, while a variety of vines - including Fig Ivy, English Ivy and Trumpet Vine - supply other planting dimensions.
- The backyard pool is surrounded by topiaries accented by wrought iron furniture. Sculptures include a stone St. Francis and a royal metal frog with a crown. Other features include fern baskets, arbors and brick walkways.
- Persons associated with the garden include Naud Burnett (landscape architect, 1955); Noel Pullam (landscape architect, 1975); Selena Short (landscape designer, 2000s- ); Johnny & John Carter (masonry, 2016).
- Landscape architect
- Burnett, Naud
- Pullam, Noel
- Landscape designer
- Short, Selena
- Creator
- Carter, Johnny & John
- Provenance
- The Gertrude Windsor Garden Club
- Collection Compiler
- Weller, Eleanor
- Place
- B. J.'s Gardens (Tyler, Texas)
- United States of America -- Texas -- Smith -- Tyler
- Topic
- Gardens -- Texas -- Tyler
- Landscape architect
- Burnett, Naud
- Pullam, Noel
- Landscape designer
- Short, Selena
- Creator
- Carter, Johnny & John
- Provenance
- The Gertrude Windsor Garden Club
- See more items in
- Eleanor Weller collection
- Eleanor Weller collection / Garden Images / United States / Texas
- Container
- Box 44
- Custodial History
- The Gertrude Windsor Garden Club facilitated the 2016 submission of this garden's documentation. The 1992 photographs were donated by Eleanor Weller Reade in 2011.
- Archival Repository
- Archives of American Gardens
- Identifier
- AAG.ECW, File TX166
- Type
- Archival materials
- Slides
- Collection Citation
- Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Eleanor Weller Reade 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, site plans, and photocopies of images.
- 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
- B. J.'s Gardens related holdings consist of 2 folders (7 35mm slides (photographs); 7 digital images)
- See others in
- Garden Club of America collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].
- Record ID
- ebl-1530043205252-1530043205330-1
- Metadata Usage
- CC0