San Marino -- Volk Garden

General: This .75-acre garden was established in 1983. Landscape architect Robert M. Fletcher was active in its design between 1983 and 1989. Although the house is in the Colonial Revival style, the garden is diverse in both style and plantings, and parts of it reflect Fletcher's interest in xeriscaping. A large California sycamore tree (Platanus racemosa) highlights the front garden, while the lawn is bordered by a deep perennial border with many 'Iceberg' roses. A flowering dogwood is adjacent to the house. The rear garden has many interesting planting beds. Bearded iris flank one brick walkway.; Persons associated with the property include: Robert M. Fletcher (landscape architect and photographer).

Place: Volk Garden (San Marino, California); United States of America -- California -- Los Angeles County -- San Marino

See more items in: The Garden Club of America collection; The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / California

Custodial History: The Pasadena Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

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Scope and Contents: Holdings consist of a garden file with a description of the garden and release forms (12 35mm slides).

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