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 Shimizu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fallen, Anne-Catherine.

Contributor:

Allen, William C. (William Charles), 1950-

Solit, Karen, 1950-

Shimizu, Holly H.

Series:

Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate) ; 109-19.

United States congressional serial set ; serial no. 15000.

[United States congressional serial set ; serial no.] 15000

Senate document ; 109-19

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States Botanic Garden--History.

United States Botanic Garden.

United States Botanic Garden--Pictorial works.

History.

Genre:

Pictorial works.

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

178 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : U.S. GPO, [2007]

Summary:

Chronicles the history of the United States Botanic Garden. Also documents the plants and exhibits housed there. This beautifully illustrated book presents the first comprehensive look at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Conceived by the nation's founders as a resource for collecting and studying plants, the U.S. Botanic Garden is closely linked to the history and development of the capital city. Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place. Through sumptuous photographs, it offers a tour of the Conservatory, starting with the formal Garden Court, with its fountains 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 168) and index.

ISBN:

0160767725

9780160767722

OCLC:

180780745