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

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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)
  • 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: 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 ...
  • Influence of Temperature on Growth and Flowering of Four Meconopsis Genotypes 
    Still, Shannon (University of Delaware, 2002)
    Meconopsis betonicifolia Franch. And M. grandis Prain are members of the Papaveraceae L. native to the Himalayan mountains. These species and the hybrids derived from them are especially prized as ornamentals for their ...
  • Mediterranean Plants From Chile for Displays at Longwood Gardens 
    Eason, Rodney (University of Delaware, 2002)
    The goal of this thesis research was to determine if plants from central Chile have potential as display plants at Longwood Gardens. A literature review was completed to select target plants from Chile. A list of ...
  • Visitor Benefit Analysis at Longwood Gardens, Kennet Square, Pennsylvania 
    Camenga, Daniel (University of Delaware, 2003)
    This research investigated the impact of visitor benefits at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Surveys were developed in three stages. An exploratory phase (February, 2002) in which employees and volunteers ...

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