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The History of the Rock Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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The Rock Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is well known and loved by alpine plant enthusiasts worldwide. This paper describes the history of the area since 1809 when it was established as the demonstration garden for the Caledonian Horticultural Society. It describes the change in horticultural fashions and techniques for growing and displaying plants, and the role that influential horticulturists have played in the history of the Garden. The paper is illustrated with maps and photographs taken throughout the period.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Title: The History of the Rock Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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The Rock Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is well known and loved by alpine plant enthusiasts worldwide.
This paper describes the history of the area since 1809 when it was established as the demonstration garden for the Caledonian Horticultural Society.
It describes the change in horticultural fashions and techniques for growing and displaying plants, and the role that influential horticulturists have played in the history of the Garden.
The paper is illustrated with maps and photographs taken throughout the period.
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