Browsing Master's Theses (1970 - 2004) - The Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture by Subject "History- public garden"

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  • The duPont Family Legacy of Horticulture in the Brandywine Valley 
    Varley, Elizabeth (University of Delaware, 1995)
    The name du Pont is closely associated with fine gardens and gardening expertise, especially to those horticulturists living in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Not only have family ...
  • The Early Flower Gardens of Longwood 
    Ney, Betsey (University of Delaware, 1988-12)
  • Henry Francis du Pont and the Early Development of Winterthur Gardens 
    Libby, Valencia (University of Delaware, 1984-06)
    In 1956, the Garden Club of America awarded Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) their Medal of Honor with the following dedication, "In the estimation of fellow horticulturists Mr. du Pont is granted to be one of the best, ...
  • The History and Development of New Guinea Impatiens 
    Benjamin, Joan (University of Delaware, 1990-08)
    New Guinea Impatiens is an important ornamental crop in the United States and Europe. In the United States they are quickly approaching the total market value of Geraniums and major growers feel their popularity has not ...
  • A History of Agriculture at Longwood Farms, 1906-1951 
    Binnie, William (University of Delaware, 1992-12)
    Proper research, documentation, and dissemination of historical information is essential to understanding the basis and future direction of any landmark institution. In the case of Pierre S. du Pont's Longwood Gardens, ...
  • A History of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, Inc. 
    Nace, Gregory (University of Delaware, 1987-06)
    The American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, Inc. (AABGA) has played a significant role in the development of horticulture in the United States. It is the only organization which has continuously represented ...
  • A History: The U.S.D.A.--Longwood Ornamental Plant Exploration Program 
    Tschanz, Eric (University of Delaware, 1977-06)
    Our gardens contain many exotic plants imported in a variety of ways. The earliest ornamental plant exchanges resulted from the efforts of private individuals: John Bartram , Benjamin Franklin, and others, in the ...
  • Horticulture at Peirce's Park 1798-1905 
    Roberts, Frederick (University of Delaware, 1971-05)
    The development of horticulture on the Peirce property is significant both in its historical aspects and in its relation to the subsequent development of Longwood Gardens. The original land grant to George Pearce in 1700 ...
  • Humphry Marshall's Botanic Garden: Living Collections 1773-1813 
    Gutowski, Robert (University of Delaware, 1988-12)
    Humphry Marshall (1722-1801), author of the first American botanical imprint, Arbustum Americanum: The American Grove ... (Philadelphia, 1785), established at his Chester County, Pennsylvania home what is generally regarded ...
  • Recommendations for a circa 1870-885 Worker's Vegetable Garden at the Hagley Museum 
    Probst, Karen (University of Delaware, 1987-11)
  • The Role of Horticulture in Theme Parks 
    Scheu, Diane (University of Delaware, 1996-05)
    Horticulture in theme parks has taken many roles since the earliest days of the amusement industry. These roles have included pleasure gardens in which other attractions were set, exhibits at world's fairs and incidental ...

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