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The Resource 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 H. Shimizu

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 H. Shimizu

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Summary
This beautifully illustrated book presents the first comprehensive look at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place. The story begins in 1796 with the support of George Washington, who believed a Botanic Garden would be a significant addition to the capital. Along with other early leaders, including Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, Washington understood the value of plants for the health and economic well-being of the nation, a message that still resonates today. Through sumptuous photographs, A Botanic Garden for the Nation offers a tour of the Conservatory, starting with the formal Garden Court, with its foundations 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
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 online resource (178 pages)
Contents
  • A message from the Joint Committee on the Library
  • A message from the Architect of the Capitol
  • The United States Botanic Garden: establishing a plant collection
  • The U.S. Botanic Garden today. Plant collections ; Conservation and CITES ; Production facility ; The U.S. Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian ; The U.S. National Herbarium
  • Windows on the Mall: an architectural history of the U.S. Botanic Garden
  • The conservatory. Garden Court ; Jungle ; Rare and endangered species ; West Courtyard southern exposure ; Plant exploration ; Orchid House ; Medicinal plants ; World deserts ; Garden primeval ; Southeast Corner House ; Plant adaptations ; East Courtyard: Children's garden ; East and West Galleries
  • Bartholdi Park
  • The National Garden.
  • Appendix A. How to read a plant label
  • Appendix B. Maps of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and Bartholdi Park
  • Appendix C. Leadership of the U.S. Botanic Garden
Instance
Label
A botanic garden for the nation : the United States Botanic Garden
Title
A botanic garden for the nation
Title remainder
the United States Botanic Garden
Statement of responsibility
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 H. Shimizu
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
This beautifully illustrated book presents the first comprehensive look at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place. The story begins in 1796 with the support of George Washington, who believed a Botanic Garden would be a significant addition to the capital. Along with other early leaders, including Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, Washington understood the value of plants for the health and economic well-being of the nation, a message that still resonates today. Through sumptuous photographs, A Botanic Garden for the Nation offers a tour of the Conservatory, starting with the formal Garden Court, with its foundations 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
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Action
digitized
Cataloging source
OCLCE
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Fallen, Anne-Catherine
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
Series statement
  • United States congressional serial set
  • Senate document
Series volume
  • serial no.] 15000
  • 109-19
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • United States Botanic Garden
  • United States Botanic Garden
  • United States Botanic Garden
Label
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 H. Shimizu
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 168) and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
A message from the Joint Committee on the Library -- A message from the Architect of the Capitol -- The United States Botanic Garden: establishing a plant collection -- The U.S. Botanic Garden today. Plant collections ; Conservation and CITES ; Production facility ; The U.S. Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian ; The U.S. National Herbarium -- Windows on the Mall: an architectural history of the U.S. Botanic Garden -- The conservatory. Garden Court ; Jungle ; Rare and endangered species ; West Courtyard southern exposure ; Plant exploration ; Orchid House ; Medicinal plants ; World deserts ; Garden primeval ; Southeast Corner House ; Plant adaptations ; East Courtyard: Children's garden ; East and West Galleries -- Bartholdi Park -- The National Garden. -- Appendix A. How to read a plant label -- Appendix B. Maps of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and Bartholdi Park -- Appendix C. Leadership of the U.S. Botanic Garden
Control code
681402811
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (178 pages)
File format
one file format
Form of item
online
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Note
Subsequent record output
Other physical details
color illustrations.
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction.
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)681402811
System details
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Label
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 H. Shimizu
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 168) and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
A message from the Joint Committee on the Library -- A message from the Architect of the Capitol -- The United States Botanic Garden: establishing a plant collection -- The U.S. Botanic Garden today. Plant collections ; Conservation and CITES ; Production facility ; The U.S. Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian ; The U.S. National Herbarium -- Windows on the Mall: an architectural history of the U.S. Botanic Garden -- The conservatory. Garden Court ; Jungle ; Rare and endangered species ; West Courtyard southern exposure ; Plant exploration ; Orchid House ; Medicinal plants ; World deserts ; Garden primeval ; Southeast Corner House ; Plant adaptations ; East Courtyard: Children's garden ; East and West Galleries -- Bartholdi Park -- The National Garden. -- Appendix A. How to read a plant label -- Appendix B. Maps of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and Bartholdi Park -- Appendix C. Leadership of the U.S. Botanic Garden
Control code
681402811
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (178 pages)
File format
one file format
Form of item
online
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Note
Subsequent record output
Other physical details
color illustrations.
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction.
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)681402811
System details
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.

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