Arnold Arboretum / Lisa E. Pearson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pearson, Lisa E., author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arboretums--Massachusetts--History.

Arboretums.

Arnold Arboretum--History.

Arnold Arboretum.

Arnold Arboretum--History--Pictorial works.

Massachusetts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Established in 1872 and designed in collaboration with landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the Arnold Arboretum is a National Historic Landmark. Founded as a partnership between the City of Boston and Harvard University, the Arnold Arboretum is a unique blend of a respected research institution and beloved public park in Boston's Emerald Necklace. Occupying 281 acres, its living collection of trees, shrubs, and woody vines is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and best documented of its kind in the world. Its lilac collection is a springtime favorite of visitors, along with the magnificent rhododendrons, and in the fall, trees from maples to dawn redwoods provide a wonderful display of color. The living collection is supported by curatorial documentation, a herbarium, library and archival holdings, and a state-of-the-art research center. These facilities and holdings provide the basis for research and education of visitors, students, and scholars from around the world.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index.

ISBN:

9781439655009

1439655006